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Like Olympians, CEOs must be ready to pass the torch 

 

Just like the Olympic Games, CEOs have a responsibility to leave a legacy by the way they receive, carry and pass the torch onto the next generations.

 

When you advance to a top leadership role, you, like an Olympic athlete, receive a torch that you must keep lit by protecting the previous leader's legacy while also finding the best ways to enhance and grow the business so you can pass that success onto the next leader, writes leadership expert Carl Johns.  "Be grateful and say thank you for the opportunity and responsibility you're been given to lead a team, organization and an industry" Johns writes.

 

Full Story:  The CEO magazine (7/25)  

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Ensuring Procurement's Longevity:  How to Thrive in the Future

 

Traditional procurement has been primarily focused on security of the supply chain.  However, to navigate today's dynamic market environment effectively, this mindset must evolve. 

It's time for procurement professionals to look for ways to optimize the supply chain beyond the immediate purchase of goods and services.

Here are six steps to help you pave the way for a new future.  

 

Full story: Procurious (8/5)  

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5 Tips for Writing Meaningful Thank-You Notes

  

The power of a good, old-fashioned thank-you note

A hand-written thank-you note may seem quaint, but as Sally Susman, the executive vice president and chief corporate affairs officer at Pfizer, writes, it has the power to transform relationships, especially if it is heartfelt, highlights a specific moment that an impact on you and conveys a generous insight for the receipient.  "In the age of email and 280-character proclamations, thank-you notes are tiny reminders of the limitless potential and power of acting graciously," Susman writes.        

Full story: Harvard Business Review (8/8)

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