Welcome to the fifteenth issue of CEE News!
One week from today, the next President of the United States will be elected. This election season has been full of vitriol, deepened the division between our citizens, and shaken our confidence in our ability to self-govern.
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Sticky solutions to your everyday business challenges
Question: I’ve been working at my current job for 8 years. Most of the professional people I know are my colleagues or business partners. I’m feeling the need to expand my network and build relationships with people outside of the company. The problem is that I hate networking. Do you have any tips on how to get over my dread and become more effective at it?
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A closer look at companies executing leadership excellence
On the shore of Lake Michigan halfway between Milwaukee and Chicago sits the city of Racine. Although you may not be familiar with the city, there is a very good chance that you are familiar with products that are manufactured there. Pledge, Windex, Raid, Drano, and even Ziplock Bags are just a few of the dozens of products that come from a single company in Racine -- SC Johnson.
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Welcome to the fourteenth issue of CEE News!
It’s the season of change. In this month’s edition of CEE News, we bring you ideas about how to break past the resistance that comes with change and create a culture that can respond swiftly, communicate freely, and organize as a network of people motivated by a shared purpose.
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A closer look at companies executing leadership excellence
Ralph Broetje grew up on a small farm in Yakima, Washington, tending chickens and caring for the family orchard. When he was 15, he heard a missionary from India speak about the suffering of children in his country. Something sparked in Ralph that day -- a dream to have his own orchard and help children in India. Like many teenage dreams, it faded. But after lying dormant for over 20 years, it began to take root.
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Sticky solutions to your everyday business challenges
Question: I’ve just landed a C-suite job with a great company. I am excited about the opportunity, but have one big concern – my predecessor was a much beloved superstar who has been with the company from Day 1. What advice do you have for how to win over my team and fill the void left by their leader?
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Welcome to the thirteenth issue of CEE News!
Today’s organizations sit at a tipping point. The answer to the question of why a company exists can no longer be simply “to make a profit.”
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A closer look at companies executing leadership excellence
The $35,000 gamble that founder and CEO Kip Tindell made in The Container Store in 1978 has really paid off – for him and for his employees. Today, the business has grown to an impressive 67 locations in the U.S. and reports annual sales of nearly $800 million.
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