Karl McDonnell

CEO of @StrategicEdu | Leadership expert | Helping professionals break through career plateaus | CEO insights on growth, performance & impact |

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The median age of first-time U.S. homebuyers just hit 40—the highest on record. 🏠

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A deep understanding of competition, value creation, and economics is table stakes for a business leader. How well do you understand these concepts?

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Every company competes using the same universal playbook. Most leaders never learn what it is.

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Unfathomable courage. Unfathomable sacrifice.

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“If you think the world is selfish and rotten, go to the cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer overlooking Omaha Beach. See what one group of men did for another on D-Day, June 6th, 1944.” — Andy Rooney

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Absolute filth.

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This was so gross

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The liberation of Europe from Nazi Germany began 81 years ago today. So much sacrifice. Let us never forget, and continue to thank those who serve The United States to secure our freedom. 🇺🇸

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Follow for specific advice and strategy for building a stellar management team and positioning your company to win. 🏆

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Every day, companies go into battle, and it's a fight for survival. Competing for customers, capital, talent, and relevance. One thing more than any other determines their fate. Read below  👇 🧵

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And given the stakes are so high, every company must have a clear strategy for fielding the absolute best management team possible. Every decision around hiring, promoting, organizing, and incentivizing the management team must be mutually reinforcing.

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Fewer layers = better communication, less confusion, faster execution, more empowered teams. A no brainer.

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Allan Murray is @wsj's CEO whisperer. I had the chance to share a few thoughts for his latest "CEO Brief" which focuses on the recent, and long-overdue, enthusiasm for flattening org hierarchies. https://t.co/mw79D00avr

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The ability to think creatively has always been more important than analytically when it comes to strategy.

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In this thought-provoking conversation, @MITSloan’s Michael Schrage and MIT SMR’s David Kiron reveal why philosophy — not just technology — determines whether your #AI investments are poised to create genuine business value. https://t.co/Q8AKWSrRMd

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Do you know the difference between professional development and growth? Check out my recent article.
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Check out my latest article: Think you know where you stand in your organization? I can virtually guarantee you don't. https://t.co/Lbvm9gUANJ via @LinkedIn

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One of the best shows in TV history is ending this year. @HBO @RealSportsHBO with Bryant Gumbel. 29 years, 320 episodes, 1,100 stories. 37 #emmyawards We need more programming like this: intelligent, fascinating, motivating, and uplifting. #THANKYOUPARTYxBAM

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Have to say I was disappointed to hear @RadioMadison say "nine" and not "noin" in this week's @altnation Alt 18 countdown. @sternshow