US auto union makes concessions
The main car workers' union said that it would suspend a contentious practice that allows so-called 'idled' car workers to collect virtually full pay and benefits without working
Gulf facing a liquidity drought
As a global recession sets in, oil prices tumble and credit tightens, the good times are coming to an end
Nippon Oil, Nippon Mining to merge
Japan's top refiner Nippon Oil Corp and sixth-ranked Nippon Mining Holdings said they are considering a merger to create the world's eighth-largest oil major to better compete amid sliding prices and slower demand
Another Goldman unit hit by decline
Goldman Sachs' plans to expand its wealth management operations have been dealt a potential setback by a dramatic decline in the value of another of its funds
Carlyle to cut 10% of staff as downturn bites
Private equity firm Carlyle is cutting 10 per cent of its staff in the latest indication that buy-out firms will not be immune to the meltdown in the markets
Harvard endowment loses $8bn in four months
The world's wealthiest university placed the decline at 22%, bringing the figure to $28.7bn and underscoring how higher education has been hard hit by the global financial crisis
Chinese group sues Vale Inco
A large Chinese battery manufacturer is suing two units of Vale, one of the world's largest mining companies, in a patent infringement case that highlights the growing number of Chinese companies using local courts to protect their interests
Adobe slashes revenue forecast
The US software group lowers its outlook for the November quarter to $912-$915m and announces job cuts, the latest indication of how the crisis has hit the technology sector
Fortress suspends Drawbridge redemptions
The listed private equity group has suspended redemptions at its flagship fund in order to maintain assets after investors sought to withdraw more than $3.5bn in funds
Vodafone to appeal against India tax ruling
The Mumbai High Court dismissed a landmark challenge by Vodafone against a $2bn tax case in a blow to the UK group and a potential setback for other companies looking to make major investments in India
EDF tries to scupper Buffett's energy bid
The French state-controlled utility launched a direct challenge to billionaire Warren Buffett with a $4.5bn bid for 50 per cent of the nuclear fleet owned by its US partner Constellation Energy
Discounts drive 15% sales jump on 'Cyber Monday'
US online retailers saw an annualised 15 per cent jump in sales on the Monday following the Thanksgiving weekend, according to early estimates, as aggressive bargains boosted traffic on the day the industry has dubbed 'Cyber Monday'
New Star agrees £240m rescue with banks
One of the UK's best known fund managers has agreed to a debt-for-equity swap deal that will leave a group of four banks, including HBOS, Lloyds TSB, HSBC and RBS, in control of the group
Iberia gives BA merger ultimatum
The chief executive of the Spanish carrier said it would be 'too complex' for BA to pursue deals with both it and Qantas of Australia
Merckle at risk of losing empire
German billionaire who lost large sums by betting on falling share prices may have to hand over control of large parts of his industrial empire to his banks.


communications consultant, Baldoni works with senior
managers to help them connect with their people in ways that
are simple, honest, and genuine. Sounds easy, right? Not
exactly. Baldoni believes that many executives focus so much
on goals and objectives that they lose a sense of
themselves--and the ability to convey that identity to
employees. "One of the key attributes of leadership is
authenticity," says Baldoni. "People want to follow leaders
who seem genuine."”

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We all know the importance of good communication, but
leaders may become consumed by “corporate speak” and forget
that the most effective way to reach their associates is
through conversation. To gain their trust, loyalty and
commitment to the goals, good leaders will also be good
communicators.


Gerry Czarnecki promotes excellence in leadership through
activities as an author, public speaker & consultant. He
also trains boards of directors in corporate governance best
practices. For leadership books & programs go to
www.the-czar.com; for his business consulting & governance
training visit www.deltennium.com





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