Doug Conant
@DougConant
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Founder & CEO ConantLeadership | Formerly: Chair, @CECPTweets; President @Nabisco; CEO @CampbellSoupCo; Chair @AvonInsider
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Joined March 2011
Leaders must honor these 3 "time zones": The Past -- A leader must learn from and honor the past. The Present -- A leader must meet the expectations of the present in a quality way. The Future -- A leader must create a clear and tangible path for a more prosperous future.
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Very interesting piece from @JeffSonnenfeld, worth a read.
Just out in @TIME today - 94% of college presidents believe that the Trump Administration is at war with higher education
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"Imagine if we started asking ‘what would this look like in 100 years?’ as often as we ask ‘What would this look like next quarter?'” - Joan Westenberg
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RT @PeterWinick: What is your burning #passion that drives your #thoughtleadership? Our guest @DougConant shares his passion for improving…
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PSA: Leaders don’t have to choose between 'vulnerability' and 'strength.' What do you think?
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RT @DougConant: Here comes the leadership reminder I post just about quarterly: It is unrealistic to expect extraordinary effort and perf…
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As leaders, there are always millions of external factors outside of our control. What we can consistently do is focus on our circle of influence and our circle of control and take small steps to make big impact within those spheres. #LeadershipThatWorks
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Repeated for emphasis: Great leaders are tough-minded on standards AND tender-hearted with people. Great leaders are tough-minded on standards AND tender-hearted with people. Great leaders are tough-minded on standards AND tender-hearted with people.
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“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward Leaders, this holiday season, make sure you're remembering to say two of the most magical words on Earth, "thank you."
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At the end of every year I search for a quote or thought that best captures a compelling proposition for the coming year. As we transition into 2025, may we all seek our “invincible summer” in the midst of winter, as we celebrate and make plans for a better tomorrow.
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RT @TheExecutiveJM: It is important to remember that humor positively impacts our mental and emotional well-being. Therefore, it's always a…
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"We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be." – Jane Austen
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Hard to argue with “laughing, thinking, and being moved to tears” every day. #LeadershipThatWorks
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RT @PeterWinick: What is your burning #passion that drives your #thoughtleadership? Our guest @DougConant shares his passion for improving…
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Something I've learned over 40+ years in leadership: A good plan well executed beats a brilliant plan poorly executed every time.
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What’s the secret to a long and fulfilling life? It’s a question that has fascinated humanity for centuries. New research shows a strong sense of purpose may positively influence longevity. Makes sense to me. What do you think?
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RT @smaxbrown: What are we doing to make things better for the people around us? Over 10 years ago, @DougConant told me something that has…
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It's the reason for the season! Here are ten powerful ways to give thanks with your leadership.
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Through reflection, we can probe three evergreen questions about both our life and leadership: 1.What’s working? 2. What’s not? 3. How can I/we do better?
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