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Norma Watenpaugh

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Collaborative business relationships, strategic partners and ecosystems. Accelerate revenue, tap sources of innovation, open new markets.

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Joined March 2009
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America’s economy has had an extraordinary run. Will politics bring it back to Earth? econ.st/4eKDHbX
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Norma Watenpaugh, CEO of PhoenixCG, Appointed Convenor for Ecosystem Collaboration International Standard: businessnewsthisweek.com/bus…
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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: When you Win, I win. And most importantly the customers win linkedin.com/pulse/when-you-… via @LinkedIn
When you Win, I win. And most importantly the customers win

When you Win, I win. And most importantly the customers win

Partner value propositions are commonly expressed by partner math: 1 + 1 =3. Sometimes this is called a 3-way win.

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Creating a Repeatable Sales Model in a Targeted Vertical linkedin.com/pulse/creating-… via @LinkedIn
Creating a Repeatable Sales Model in a Targeted Vertical

Creating a Repeatable Sales Model in a Targeted Vertical

Previously on this #partnerreadiness blog series, Gary Lam and I discussed the importance of creating a partner program, and how to ensure your company’s culture is indeed partner-friendly. In this...

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Making Difficult Interactions More Respectful (The Science of Happiness Podcast)

Making Difficult Interactions More Respectful (The Science of Happiness Podcast)

Dr. Omar Guzman reflects on how a practice to cultivate more respect shaped the way he interacts with his patients.

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Instead of ecosystem orchestrators, it appears we need ecosystem elephants! wildlifesos.org/chronologica…
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"The Roman philosopher Cicero called gratitude “the mother of all virtues,” and psychologist believe gratitude evolved as a social glue for a species that completely relies on teamwork for survival. They see gratitude leading to a “virtuous cycle” greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…
Can Gratitude Make Your Job More Meaningful?

Can Gratitude Make Your Job More Meaningful?

A doctor explores how thankfulness can help health care workers find profoundly rewarding emotional experiences at work.

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Principle #10 for Collaborative Ecosystems: Risk Management linkedin.com/pulse/principle… via @LinkedIn
Principle #10 for Collaborative Ecosystems: Risk Management

Principle #10 for Collaborative Ecosystems: Risk Management

All business ventures have risk associated with them. Some collaborations are formed as risk mitigation measures.

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Literally why laughing it off is good for you! greatergood.berkeley.edu/pod…
Why Humor Matters for Happiness (The Science of Happiness Podcast)

Why Humor Matters for Happiness (The Science of Happiness Podcast)

Humor can help us with stress, anxiety, and feeling more connected to others. But is humor connected to mindfulness? And how can we find more of it?

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Friendships at work provide enhanced innovation, feelings of psychological safety, and compassion. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…
Four Types of Work Friendship (And Which One Is Best for You)

Four Types of Work Friendship (And Which One Is Best for You)

Should you be friends with your coworkers? Here's how to navigate the benefits and pitfalls of friendship in the workplace.

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Principle #9 for Collaborative Ecosystems: Information and Knowledge Sharing linkedin.com/pulse/principle… via @LinkedIn
Principle #9 for Collaborative Ecosystems: Information and Knowledge Sharing

Principle #9 for Collaborative Ecosystems: Information and Knowledge Sharing

Creating value through collaboration requires sharing information and knowledge. This is enabled by trust and commitment to mutual benefit (Principle #7).

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In PwC’s 2023 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey, 44% of Energy, Utilities, and Resources (EUR) company employees said that their employer has a responsibility to address climate change; that’s seven percentage points more than all respondents. pwc.com/gx/en/issues/c-suite…
The Leadership Agenda

The Leadership Agenda

Sharp, actionable insights—curated to help global leaders build trust and achieve lasting results.

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Aligning strategy to culture is hard work. I've survived the alignment to a 'partner-friendly' culture a few times. Definitly had my lunch eaten, but ultimately worth it. strategy-business.com/blog/L…
Leaders should revisit the works of three corporate culture pioneers

Leaders should revisit the works of three corporate culture pioneers

A trio of 20th-century thinkers yields insights into how to align culture with strategy and energize employees today.

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Some people manage their time, some their energy. I manage stress. greatergood.berkeley.edu/pod…
How to Use Your Body to Relax Your Mind (The Science of Happiness)

How to Use Your Body to Relax Your Mind (The Science of Happiness)

Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and release your muscles to help unwind. Studies show it can reduce anxiety,...

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Principle 8 for Collaborative Ecosystem: Value Creation linkedin.com/pulse/principle… via @LinkedIn
Principle 8 for Collaborative Ecosystem: Value Creation

Principle 8 for Collaborative Ecosystem: Value Creation

Value creation is the glue that holds an ecosystem of partners together. It is the reason to partner in the first place.

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Is Curiosity a path to overcome the divisions and demise of civility in society? What do you think? greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…
How Curiosity Can Help Us Overcome Disconnection

How Curiosity Can Help Us Overcome Disconnection

Here are four steps to practicing deep curiosity about the perspectives, stories, and humanity of others.

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Somehow Pringles and Caviar just doesn't seem to be a natural partnership to me. But hey...10 billion hits on TikTok cnbc.com/2023/09/19/pringles…

Pringles just unveiled a $140 collab with The Caviar Co.—here's what's inside the limited edition...

The partnership was inspired by the viral TikTok trend which has been viewed more than 10 billion times.

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81% of people polled expect companies to be environmentally conscious in their advertising and communications, and 69% of respondents said they were doing everything possible to minimize their carbon footprint strategy-business.com/articl…
The rise of the eco-friendly consumer

The rise of the eco-friendly consumer

During the pandemic, consumers have become more sensitive to the environmental impacts of their shopping decisions, and consumer companies are responding.

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Salesforce and Forbes landmark 2020 study showed that Happy Employees is the fastest route to Happy Customers and revenue growth. mckinsey.com/capabilities/pe…
The next competitive advantage in talent: Continuous employee listening

The next competitive advantage in talent: Continuous employee listening

We look at how businesses can leverage people analytics to create a continuous employee listening strategy that drives better, faster talent-related decisions.

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Principle 6 for Collaborative Ecosystems: Competence and Behavior linkedin.com/pulse/principle… via @LinkedIn
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