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Leadership Success Starts With How You Make People Feel
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a CEO is that during trying times, the way you make people feel leaves a lasting mark. This is the mark…
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Three Weekly Workstreams That Turn Strategy Into Results
I was recently asked by a Board Member of a leading industrial distribution company, “Barry, how do you run the business and ensure execution?”What I articulated succinctly in that conversation,…
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The Five-by-Five Framework
Every organization needs a North Star—an overarching goal that aligns leadership, employees, and stakeholders toward a shared vision for success. Without it, decision-making becomes fragmented, and teams struggle to prioritize…
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Behind the Deal: Global Industrial Finds Strategic Fit in Indoff
Originally published on Modern Distribution Management (MDM) on June 12, 2023.Global Industrial CEO Barry Litwin shares what made Indoff the perfect fit to be the industrial distributor’s first acquisition since…
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An Ace Up His Sleeve: Barry Litwin
Originally published in The CEO Magazine on July 11, 2022 When Barry Litwin took on the CEO role, he could see that great possibilities lay ahead for the Global Industrial brand.…
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Execution in a hybrid workplace is like watching streaming video channels!
Sharing knowledge as CEOs is one of the best ways to weigh in on different perspectives, compare effective management strategies, and create a strong community of like-minded leaders who are…
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Strategy or Execution?
Both are equally vital in disruptive times.The difficulty of putting a strategy into action is well documented. For decades, researchers and consultants have produced studies on business failure rates and…
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Global Industrial CEO Barry Litwin on personalization and growth strategies
Originally published on Digital Commerce 360 on March 3, 2022. Read More Other News VIEW ALL » Digital Commerce 360 April 29, 2025May 21, 2025 Tariffs Make It Hard…
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The Power of Private Brands
The development of private brand products is booming. In 2020, the market share of private brands in the United States was 19.5 percent, according to Statista. Over that year, retail…
Read moreGlobal Industrial Zeroes In On Digital Commerce and Online Customer Loyalty
Originally published on Digital Commerce 360 on December 17, 2021. Read More Other News VIEW ALL » Digital Commerce 360 April 29, 2025May 21, 2025 Tariffs Make It Hard for…
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