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Archive for March, 2010


Andy Bird Presentation at Pepperdine University Dean’s Executive Leadership Series Pt.2

Andy Bird, president of Walt Disney International, sits down for a personal interview with Dr. Linda Livingstone and discusses how leadership can bring change to a company with a strong culture, such as Disney, to accomplish goals. Mr. Bird also answers various questions from audience members. (Part 2 of 2) The Dean’s Executive Leadership Series [...]

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Leadership Skills : Steps to Becoming a Leader

To become a leader, learn by doing, practice leadership skills, learn from other people’s experiences, and read books on the subject of leadership. Consider getting feedback about your leadership skills from other with advice from a business management consultant in this free video on leadership. Expert: Peter Cook Contact: www.academy-of-rock.co.uk Bio: Peter Cook has more [...]

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Kathryn Karlic Presentation at Pepperdine University Dean’s Executive Leadership Series Pt.2

Kathryn Karlic is president of institutional sales and marketing for GE Asset Management (GEAM), a global investment management firm wholly owned by the General Electric Company with $182 billion in assets. Previously she served as executive vice president and chief investment officer of GEAM Fixed Income. Karlic joined GEAM in 2002 from Citigroup Investments (formerly [...]

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Julia A. Stewart Presentation at Pepperdine University Dean’s Executive Leadership Series Pt.1

Julia A. Stewart, Chairman and CEO of DineEquity Inc., shares her thoughts and experiences on leadership in her role of overseeing both the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP brands at the Graziadio School of Business and Management on Drescher Campus. (Part 1 of 2) The Dean’s Executive Leadership Series invites top business practitioners [...]

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