Management - Category Archive

Key Characteristics of Great Leaders - Part II
Chris Banescu  |  June 21, 2008

In this article I’m continuing with my review of the key characteristics of great leaders. Here are some additional qualities that embody superior leadership.
Great leaders surround themselves with greatness. They actively seek out the best possible people and hire them to fill all key positions within their organizations. Great leaders know that surrounding […]

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Breaking Through
Chris Banescu  |  January 20, 2008

Inc.com | by Mike Hofman | January 2008
How companies just like yours mushroomed into powerhouses in their industries. A conversation with Keith R. McFarland.
How do you create a breakthrough company? Where do you start?
First, I’d say that it’s not about being in a hot, sexy market. It’s not about having the coolest, hippest product. […]

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Key Characteristics of Great Leaders - Part I
Chris Banescu  |  December 31, 2007

What are some key characteristics of a great leader? While many books and countless articles have been written about this subject, we continue to witness a significant shortage of great leaders in many companies and institutions. Here are some essential traits and skills that great leaders must possess.
Great leaders are people persons. They must like […]

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Truth in Organizations is Not a Matter of Opinion
Chris Banescu  |  October 3, 2007

Telling the truth is too often overlooked in business. Truth is the catalyst that should inform all management decisions and actions. It’s the foundation on which trust and integrity rest. Truth is the critical prerequisite that enables management and employees to make ethical decisions in the day-to-day activities of an organization.
Now when I speak of […]

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Mistreating Employees A Clear Sign of Management Troubles
Chris Banescu  |  August 28, 2007

During the glory days of the Dot Com Bubble I worked as Director of Web Development at Homestore.com (now Move.com). Homestore ran Realtor.com, the largest real estate site on the web. Homestore’s management team was unable to capitalize on the unique position and strategic advantages the company had in the marketplace and squandered the resources […]

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Some Employees Are More Equal Than Others
Chris Banescu  |  July 7, 2007

When I was younger I used to believe that getting a good education and working hard would offer me a stable life. I learned real quick that many companies don’t reward hard work anymore - at least not like I thought they did.
I believe in hard work. I think people should be rewarded on what […]

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