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Growth Unplugged: 3 Proven Approaches to Customer-Centric Growth
This article shares 3 approaches to listen to customer’s voice and take action with real-world results of how each approach unlocks growth

Kelly Olson
5 min read
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The Decline of Women Leaders: Urgent Call for Change
Women in leadership continue to face significant barriers, from unconscious bias and the double bind to lack of support systems and systemic

Rúna Bouius
4 min read
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Revealing the Hidden Power of Women
Imagine a world ruled by women. A time etched in the mists of prehistory, where a different power dynamic might have shaped society.

Rúna Bouius
4 min read
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Women lead differently, and AcornOak is recognizing inherently feminine leadership traits in their 2024 Summer Leadership Awards - nominations are open now!
AcornOak is proud to announce the launch of the 2024 Summer Leadership Awards celebrating the leadership of women in various fields.

Collective Minds
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Creative Technology in The Age of AI
Post-2023 layoffs, I reassessed my career, founded TheTechMargin, and joined the AcornOak community.
Sonia Cook Broen
3 min read
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Thriving Remotely and Mastering Work-Life Harmony for Software Engineers
Despite what you may hear or read in the news, the traditional confines of the office walls are becoming a relic of the past.
Virginie Glaenzer
5 min read
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Redefining Success: Women, Power, and the Pursuit of Growth
The 2021 Fortune Global 500 listed only 23 women CEOs. This signals a need for change.
Collective Minds
2 min read
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Mastering Customer Growth: 5 Core Principles for Tech Startups and Agencies
“Efficient growth” is a 2024 theme on a constant loop. When starting from the ground up, I continue to return to these 5 guiding principles.
Kelly Olson
5 min read
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Growing Fast, Staying Nimble: The Unexpected Strategy
As a Fractional Talent Officer and drawing upon my extensive experience in scaling numerous business organizations, I've distilled four key
Angela Darilis
3 min read
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PRESS RELEASE - AcornOak Empowers Women Leaders with Launch of Leadership ACCESS
PRESS RELEASE - AcornOak Empowers Women Leaders with Launch of Leadership ACCESS
Collective Minds
1 min read
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The Strategic Advantage of a Chief Creative Officer
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, where creative vision, innovation, and brand distinction are paramount, a Chief Creative Off
Caroline Wagner
4 min read
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Customer First: A Shortcut to Success
Outlined below are six key strategies that CMOs can implement to ensure their marketing efforts align with the needs and preferences of thei
Nishat Jones
3 min read
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Embracing Silence and Expansion: A Leader's Journey to Inner Peace and New Horizons
As the new year unfolds, bringing with it a mix of anticipation and the remnants of holiday tranquility, leaders are presented with a unique
Susanne Mueller
2 min read
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The Art of Crafting a Brand Strategy
There are a multitude of reasons why a brand strategy is not just beneficial but truly imperative for the success and longevity of a busines
Nishat Jones
4 min read
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Chasing the Illusive: How the Purple Squirrel Phenomenon is Reshaping Recruitment
In the intricate world of recruitment, a term echoes through the corridors of HR departments and executive offices: the Purple Squirrel.
Ann Clifford
2 min read
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Unlocking Growth: Harnessing the Power of Fractional Executives
A promising approach that's gaining momentum is the employment of fractional executives.
Virginie Glaenzer
3 min read
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Unlocking the Power of Employee Engagement: Nurturing Connections for Success in 2024
Employee engagement is a topic that consistently captures the attention of organizations worldwide.
Carol Fraser
3 min read
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Strategic Planning: The Secret Sauce to Business Success
Going beyond the mere act of planning, critical elements of strategic plan creation and execution were shared which are essential for any bu
Virginie Glaenzer
4 min read
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Harnessing AI Automation for Corporate Resilience
In this article, I present various paths to implementing an AI leadership structure and holistically incorporating AI throughout the organiz
Ariana Smetana
4 min read
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Embracing Unpredictability: Outcompeting Through Creative Marketing
In this article, we delve into the art of creative marketing in high-growth markets.
Dasha Tyshlek
6 min read
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Data-Driven Strategic Planning: Navigating High-Growth Success
The dynamic and disruptive business environment that we are facing with the rapid expansion of AI and technology requires a strategic approa
Dr. Kruti Lehenbauer
4 min read
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The Strategic Leap: Transforming from Operational to Visionary Leadership
As you step into leadership, one of the biggest challenges you'll face is shifting from being a hands-on "get things done" type of leader to
Carol Fraser
3 min read
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From Storytelling for Humans to AI Structured Data for Machines
Despite the prevalent negative sentiment in most discussions, I’m truly confident that AI revolutionizing my role and rendering me entirely
Virginie Glaenzer
5 min read
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Empowering Emerging Talent: From Rising Stars to Leaders
In the pursuit of nurturing rising talent, it is essential to recognize and cultivate a set of key skills that not only empower individuals
Dasha Tyshlek
6 min read
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