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The Three C’s of Empowerment: Context, Clarity, and Constraints
How to Empower Your Managers to Take Risks and Innovate In today’s hyper-competitive, fast-changing markets, innovation is no longer...
Kevin McDonnell
Aug 155 min read
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The Case for Capitalism: Competition, Innovation, and Human Flourishing
Abstract Capitalism is often criticized for its inequalities and environmental impacts, yet it remains the most effective system for...
Kevin McDonnell
Aug 145 min read
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Why Leadership Traits Matter: The Neuroscience Behind Effective Leadership
Much has been written about the traits of great leaders — integrity, vision, decisiveness, empathy, adaptability. We debate the merits of...
Kevin McDonnell
Aug 133 min read
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Moving Beyond Self-Interest: How Leaders Build Cultures that Win
The Cultural Imperative In every organization, employees naturally operate with some degree of self-interest. The leadership challenge is...
Kevin McDonnell
Aug 103 min read
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The Role of Financial Constraints in Empowering Managers for Innovation
In today's fast-paced, innovation-driven environments, the ability of managers to take calculated risks is crucial for organizational...
Kevin McDonnell
Aug 94 min read
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The Role of Organizational Clarity in Creating an Innovative Environment
In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, particularly within knowledge-driven sectors, organizational clarity plays a critical role...
Kevin McDonnell
Aug 95 min read
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The Role of Knowledge Management Tools in Fostering Innovation in Technology Organizations
In the fast-paced, knowledge-driven world of technology, innovation is not only a competitive advantage—it is the lifeblood of sustained...
Kevin McDonnell
Aug 94 min read
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Beyond Efficiency: The Case for Business Unit Structures in Market-Driven Organizations
Abstract Organizational structure plays a critical role in how effectively companies respond to customer needs and changing market...
Kevin McDonnell
Aug 84 min read
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Mastering Financial Presentations: Lessons from 35 Years in the CFO Seat
After more than three decades serving as a Chief Financial Officer across public and private companies, I’ve learned that the ability to...
Kevin McDonnell
Jul 302 min read
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Thinking Outside the Box
How to Escape Cognitive Ruts and Solve Business Problems with Clarity, Context, and Collaboration By Kevin McDonnell  You’re Not...
Kevin McDonnell
Jul 104 min read
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