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Scale Matters … But Smart Matters More

Gonzobanker

An exercise Cornerstone likes to conduct: Take a look at the top 20% of the bank’s headcount and review comp and bonus in descending order. As a trusted executive team, talk through what type of “ROL” or return on leadership the priciest folks in the organization are working. So, let’s do a quick thought experiment, Gonzobankers.

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Strava’s Journey From Fitness App To Fitness Ecosystem

PYMNTS

With new leadership, Strava is pushing past its historical capacities — helping athletes track and share data about their workouts with other enthusiasts — and thinking bigger about the entire fitness journey it is attempting to go on with its customers. It is an effort that is making an impact, particularly in the niche community it serves.

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Pier 1 CEO Steps Down

PYMNTS

In a statement announcing the news, Pier 1 said it would exercise its “existing succession planning process” and work with the executive search firm Korn Ferry to find a new CEO. “We We greatly appreciate Alex’s many years of leadership and considerable contributions to Pier 1 Imports.

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Reinventing the client advisor interaction model is the future of wealth management

Insights on Business

We’re beginning to see investment advisory firms expand their brands into non-financial areas such as nutrition, health, wellness and exercise, forming complete centers of influence for their clients. Thus, transforming financial institutions and their advisors into complete centers of influence for their clients.

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2019 Digital Growth Mid-year Strategic Review

Digital Growth Institute

Take Action: Look Back to Look Ahead (Strategic Thinking Exercise). When it comes to future digital growth, some financial brand marketing and leadership teams see the future as bright while many others are not exactly sure what to expect next on their Digital Growth Journey. Table of Contents.

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Strategy Requires Leadership and Consistency

Alex Jimenez

True strategy bases the plan on data and requires leadership to execute. The result of the exercise was that one company earned most of the market with their low price. This market had been the result of the acquisition of a smaller less known brand. One of my favorite business school classes was the Business Strategy course.

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3 Reasons Why 2016 WON’T Be Your Best Year Ever

Your Full Potential

You won’t exercise regularly. Leadership development is not something you’d be interested in. Here are 3 reasons why 2016 probably will fall short of your expectations. You’re insane – maybe not in the medical sense but you’ll continue to do the same things you’ve always done. You won’t try new ways of doing things.