Covid-era stories regarding employees setting aside personal agendas and pulling together to deliver heroically are numerous. Increased teamwork and feelings of being more connected to colleagues – albeit through video […]
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Something to be in awe of!
The last month has been an enormous challenge for too many who have been infected with the treacherous Coronavirus. Directly or indirectly we have all been affected, be it the […]
Just Sayin’
For CEO’s, words are actions. This contradicts the old maxim, “Actions speak louder than words.” But the higher you rise in the ranks of management the less you do anything that does […]
Ford Shows How It’s Done
Ford’s management team faced a major crisis when a key supplier’s plant fire on May 2nd brought production of the F-Series pickup to an abrupt halt. Initial estimates indicated a suspension […]
The Last Word On Meetings
“Indescribable, interminable horror.” Such was the response to my casual “How’s your annual Sales Conference going?” asked of a friend attending her Fortune 500 company meeting. What a shame! Why is […]
Please Offend Me! Why Candor is Critical
Jack Welch spent the first 2 hours of a recent two-day executive training session extolling the benefits of being honest and direct. “People don’t know where they stand, and are […]
The Power of Accountability
For both small and large organizations, success often boils down to one characteristic – people taking accountability. This means that employees, even of entrepreneurial firms, need to make minute-by-minute choices […]
You’re the Boss: When Leaders Shouldn’t Ask for Advice
If only we had the good sense — and courage — to preface some of our statements with: “Ignore my opinion, please.” Far too often, we offer up or are […]
