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What is the difference between confidence and arrogance? (Part 1 of 2) by Roz Usheroff
May 3, 2013
Editor’s Note: Over the past few months there has been much discussion surrounding the need for procurement professionals to step up to the plate to claim their rightful seat at the executive table. While I wholeheartedly support the need to establish one’s influential presence based on their contributions to the organization, the manner in which […]
Have you overstayed your welcome with your present employer?
October 2, 2012
Editor’s Note: Great post from Roz Usheroff’s The Remarkable Leader Blog. The other day I read an article in Forbes by Paolina Milana titled “5 Signs it’s Time to Leave Your Company.” It was an interesting piece in that it talked about the need to read the signs as it relates to whether or not […]
According to most purchasing professinals, the job chose them rather than they choosing the job
June 11, 2012
Having had the opportunity to travel the globe and speak in front of audiences of all sizes, one of the most interesting points of commonality was the the response I would receive whenever I asked the question “how many of you in the audience fell into purchasing as opposed to consciously choosing it as a […]
Life is no longer sweet in the executive suite and its impact on your career (Part 1 of 2)
May 14, 2012
Okay I admit it that when for example JPMorgan Chase fired Ina Drew (the bank’s chief investment officer) because of massive trading losses, I did not shed a tear for the high powered executive. After all, we are all to varying degrees sick and tired of the abject greed of many of these power brokers. […]
Never make a pretty woman your wife, or why charismatic leaders are overrated
March 30, 2012
NOTE: While a post on leadership is not what you would call a procurement topic along the same lines of one written about spend management or strategic outsourcing, it nonetheless has a very important impact on an organization including those of us who have occupied the hallowed offices of a purchasing department. For this reason […]
Surviving Your Serengeti: 7 Truths to Conquering any Business Challenge
January 12, 2010
Having lived in Africa for 30 years and having served as CEO for 20 years, Stefan Swanepoel is an expert on how the survival secrets of the African Jungle can help people overcome any challenge in the Concrete Jungle. Now for the first time he has combined his love of wildlife and nature, his ability […]
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Who Are Procurement’s New Leaders? by Jon Hansen
January 27, 2015
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My most recent post titled The Face of Procurement’s Generation Next, has garnered considerable attention throughout the social media world, including some interesting comments in a number of social networking sites. One reaction however stood out, as the perspective offered by the reader served to remind us that despite the profession’s elevation from that of a functional […]