You can learn a lot from Jim Blasingame, from his expertise in small business and from his many guests on smallbusinessadvocate.com. And I enjoy staying in touch with him. From this morning’s conversation: 1. VISTAGE MEMBER OUTLOOK In Q4 2009, the business owners in our group emerged from their two year siege of battening down […]
Sunday, February 7, 2010
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SUPERBOWL CEO (Part One) No matter who wins the Super Bowl, we will all be treated to a demonstration of skills that any CEO (or leader for that matter) finds enviable. Peyton Manning’s real-time read of the structure and intent of the defense, consideration of options, selection of pass receiver and intentional arc of the […]
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
In this economy, leaders are asking people do do more with less. Whether you call it “Job security” or “upward mobility” or “career insurance,” becoming a “Go-To” is key. In a recent post, I asked you to reflect on situations where someone was being singled out as a go-to: how did you know? what did […]
Monday, December 7, 2009
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Leader Among Leaders: The “Go-To” Ever notice in a meeting when there is one person who is the “go-to” person when others are stumped or at an impasse? Even if it is not in his or her official domain? What do you notice? Perhaps you observe that others show great respect for the go-to’s opinion […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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