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Where we as managers/leaders focus our attention and energy has a huge impact on the results we get through others – the point of management and leadership. It also impacts our own personal results, as this video will clarify.

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History of Enlightened Leadership Solutions
The best place to begin is where we got our name.
The Allied Forces had just won a quick and decisive victory in the first Gulf War. The efficiency and the effectiveness of the forces were notable. One of our principals was watching CNN interview one of the Generals in Saudi Arabia .
The General who shared his observations and analysis on why the Allied Forces were so successful commented: The chain of command has empowered the armed forces in the field to get the job done. Decisions are being made at the battle front, not by the brass in Washington . Now thats enlightened leadership.
Three years later, the book was published by Simon & Schuster. The book is in its 31st printing and has sold over 230,000 copies worldwide.
What weve learned is a profound demonstration about the power of human capital, and unleashing that power is at the very core of our work.

Philosophy of Enlightened Leadership Solutions
We believe that people are the cornerstone to success. People are the single biggest opportunity to realize performance gains without expending or investing in additional resources.
Attitude, alignment, communication, focus and commitment are critical differentiators between those who thrive and those who just survive. We consistently find that individuals, teams, and organizations who execute these areas well, out-perform those who may have more technical knowledge or talent.
We believe that what makes people tick doesnt change much from company to company. The behavior that is driven by management philosophy, culture, process, systems, procedures, and structure is unique to each organization. Research has concluded that cultural alignment is a significant factor behind failed mergers and executive retention. Much of the knowledge we have gained over the years will impact individual performance. Organizational performance is further dependent on what, how, and when that knowledge is applied to those unique organizational factors.
We also believe that innovation and knowledge transference is critical and that the greatest measure of our success is how fast organizations integrate and apply the capabilities that we initially provide them. Our goal is to create independence, not dependence on us for success. We are a catalyst and guide for change, not the holder of the process. The more organizations are accountable for success, the greater and more sustaining the performance improvements. Developing that accountability is an important part of our work.

Best regards,
Ed Oakley

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The award-winning Children of the World ( Change the World , I Have a Dream , Stand by Me , A Better Tomorrow , Wake Up , Love Me , One World and others ) is performing this original song. The group salutes global and local efforts to make it a better world: humanitarians, philanthropists , activists and nonprofit organizations such as UNICEF campaign , The William J. Clinton Foundation / Millennium Network ( former President Bill Clinton / Clintonfoundationorg ) Live Earth ( Al Gore ), The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Born HIV Free campaign supported by Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and Paul McCartney, The Disney Channel ( We Are the Future ) Idol Gives Back ( American Idol ), Live Aid (Bob Geldof) Grand Slam for Kids ( Andre Agassi ) We Are the World ; President Barack Obama, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, Warren Buffett , Prince Albert Grimaldi of Monaco ( Princess Grace Foundation ) Bill and Melinda Gates, Bono, Bill and Melinda Gates, Steven Spielberg ( The Transformers, E.T.), Oprah Winfrey, Steve Bing ( Missing In Action, Polar Express, Bob Marley documentary, Shine a Light ) Elton John, Sting, Mariah Carey , Madonna, Russell Simmons ( Hip-Hop Summit Action Network ) Steve Bing , Sheryl Crow , Larry King, George Lucas ( Star Wars ), Beyonce, Angelina Jolie, David Crosby , Stephen Stills , Graham Nash & Neil Young ( Teach Your Children ) , Magic Johnson, Jerry Lewis ( Muscular Dystrophy Association / MDA Telethon ) Donald Trump , Eli Broad , Jessica Simpson ( Operation Smile) Ron Burkle , Joel Madden , Nicole Richie ( Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation) Miley Cyrus (Party In the USA ), Jesse McCartney, Demi Lovato ( Concert For Hope / Nokia Theatre la live for City of Hope ) Elizabeth Taylor ( AIDS charities) We Are the World foundation 2010 Haiti relief benefit recording (w/ Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, RedOne, Pink, Wyclef Jean, Vince Vaughn, Tony Bennett, Brian Wilson, Snoop Dogg,Miley Cyrus, Nicole Richie, Mya, Randy Jackson, justin Bieber, Tyrese, Nick Jonas, Rob Thomas, Enrique Iglesias, Good Charlotte ( Vancouver Winter Olympics opening ceremonies premiere ); Radio 1 Helping Haiti ( Everybody Hurts with Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Jon Bon Jovi, Susan Boyle, James Morison, Kylie Minogue, Mika, Leona Lewis, Michael Buble, Miley Cyrus Miley Cyrus ( Send It On ) Selena Gomez Justin Bieber ( Baby ) Demi Lovato and many others who comment and act with commitment to make a difference.

The Children of the World choir ( playing and singing ) was founded to promote the well-being of humanity. The Children of the World appeared in the Paramount Studios’ feature film “FACE/OFF” with John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, executive produced by Michael Douglas. They also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Extra, news broadcasts, movies and other television programs, nationally and internationally, the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony, . This young group has performed for presidents, royalty, and well-known artists and personalities such as Liza Minnelli, Jessica Simpson, Natalie Cole, Sting, Tom Hanks, Robert DeNiro, Tom Cruise, Elizabeth Taylor, Whoopi Goldberg, Quincy Jones, Elizabeth Taylor, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Ashton Kutcher, Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman, Robert Downey Jr., Will Smith and others.
Website: www.cotwc.com.

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When we do management and leadership development, we like to invite the managers involved, as well as employee leaders, to look at extremes of leadership styles. The process also distinguishes somewhat between management and leadership.

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History of Enlightened Leadership Solutions
The best place to begin is where we got our name.
The Allied Forces had just won a quick and decisive victory in the first Gulf War. The efficiency and the effectiveness of the forces were notable. One of our principals was watching CNN interview one of the Generals in Saudi Arabia .
The General who shared his observations and analysis on why the Allied Forces were so successful commented: The chain of command has empowered the armed forces in the field to get the job done. Decisions are being made at the battle front, not by the brass in Washington . Now thats enlightened leadership.
Three years later, the book was published by Simon & Schuster. The book is in its 31st printing and has sold over 230,000 copies worldwide.
What weve learned is a profound demonstration about the power of human capital, and unleashing that power is at the very core of our work.

Philosophy of Enlightened Leadership Solutions
We believe that people are the cornerstone to success. People are the single biggest opportunity to realize performance gains without expending or investing in additional resources.
Attitude, alignment, communication, focus and commitment are critical differentiators between those who thrive and those who just survive. We consistently find that individuals, teams, and organizations who execute these areas well, out-perform those who may have more technical knowledge or talent.
We believe that what makes people tick doesnt change much from company to company. The behavior that is driven by management philosophy, culture, process, systems, procedures, and structure is unique to each organization. Research has concluded that cultural alignment is a significant factor behind failed mergers and executive retention. Much of the knowledge we have gained over the years will impact individual performance. Organizational performance is further dependent on what, how, and when that knowledge is applied to those unique organizational factors.
We also believe that innovation and knowledge transference is critical and that the greatest measure of our success is how fast organizations integrate and apply the capabilities that we initially provide them. Our goal is to create independence, not dependence on us for success. We are a catalyst and guide for change, not the holder of the process. The more organizations are accountable for success, the greater and more sustaining the performance improvements. Developing that accountability is an important part of our work.

Best regards,
Ed Oakley

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An interview with John Kotter, Professor Emeritus, Harvard Business School.

Without a true sense of urgency, any change effort is doomed. Watch John Kotter discuss the need for urgency and how managers create and sustain it in their organizations.

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A more open and transparent world challenge us to rethink the way we do business, the way we organize and the way we lead. Globalization, Tranparency, Social Media, Collaborative software – all part of a social revolution that forces companies to engage in Social Business Innovation and Open Business Leadership. What can we learn from LEGO, Google, Starbucks, Proctor & Gamble and Nike?

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Short piece on new emerging business paradigm. Interview with Jeff Dunn, Richard Hawkes, Dawna Markova and Richard Barrett, in Costa Rica at the CEO Leadership Summit. Looking at business as a platform for solving global issues. Produced by Growth River.

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The excessive federal spending spree MUST STOP ! ——————— [FEB 2009]

American Issues Projects new ad highlights the failure of the pork-laden stimulus bill
to stimulate the economy.

Washington, DC February 20, 2009 American Issues Project launched a major television advertising campaign today spotlighting the excessive spending and pet projects within the far-reaching stimulus legislation, which the Congressional Budget Office has said will harm the American economy in the long term. The ad will begin running today on FOX News, CNN, CNN Headline News, CNBC and FOX Business Network.

Washington is, once again, out of touch with the American people, said Ed Martin, the organizations president. Congress has used the anxiety of the American people as a vehicle for appeasing special interest groups and financing their pork projects back home. This type of spending has no place within emergency legislation intended to jump-start the economy.

The ad also showcases examples of the billions spent on pork projects—including golf carts, fish hatcheries and remodeled federal offices—and targets liberal senator Charles Schumer for his claim on the Senate floor that the American people really dont care about porky amendments.

American Issues Projects ad examines assertions that the funding in the stimulus package will not help the economy, neither this year nor in the long term, according to economists and the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office.

With this so-called stimulus bill, its the government that will grow, not the economy. The spending circus in Washington must stop before our politicians amass generational debt even further out of our control, said American Issues Project President Ed Martin.

The ad buy of nearly one million dollars starts airing Friday and urges concerned citizens to text ENOUGH to 97180 if they want to join the organization. An electronic version of the ad, plus full documentation for all statements made, is available at American Issues Projects website: http://www.americanissuesproject.org

About American Issues Project

American Issues Project is a 501(c)4 organization representing a coalition of conservative activists committed to raising important issues that deserve deeper examination given their impact on policy and politics. In accordance with federal law, American Issues Project only solicits and accepts contributions from individuals and not from any business corporation.

http://www.americanissuesproject.org/2009/02/19/every-single-day-ad-facts/
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A presentation about how to make organizational changes. Based on John P. Kotter’s change model, with adaptations to take advantage of Theory Of Constraints planning tools.

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Black Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO Harry Alford accuses Senator Boxer (D-CA) of playing race politics during a Senate EPW Committee hearing on green jobs after Sen.Boxer tried to introduce documents contradictory to Mr. Alford from other African-American organizations.

EPW Ranking Member Sen. James Inhofe (D-OK) notes that the NAACP resolution that Sen. Boxer referenced did not actually support the position she was trying to make.

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Black Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO Harry Alford accuses Senator Boxer (D-CA) of playing race politics during a Senate EPW Committee hearing on green jobs after Sen.Boxer tried to introduce documents contradictory to Mr. Alford from other African-American organizations.

EPW Ranking Member Sen. James Inhofe (D-OK) notes that the NAACP resolution that Sen. Boxer referenced did not actually support the position she was trying to make.

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