EXTRAORDINARY LEADERS: It’s Not About the Horse, Part Two In the prior post, we described the challenge of working directly with the horse and the immediate feedback and learning we received. The learning was surprisingly relevant to work and family. Examples included: Inadequate support kills rapport (the horse put his foot down when he sensed […]
Friday, April 3, 2015
Lessons from the Webb The Equine Experience (created by Wyatt Webb, Therapist) At the wonderful Miraval Resort near Tucson, you can go to the stables and attempt to work with a horse (under the care of an expert). Try to get the horse to give you his hoof to clean. Sounds simple, right? You approach the horse, as […]
Sunday, February 23, 2014
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CEOs SHARE CULTURE INITIATIVES My last blog laid out the context for leading culture change and gave a few examples of CEO initiatives to lead the way. Here is a more complete list based on both private client conversations and Vistage CEO peer advisory group discussion: – Hire a talent manager for development of […]
Thursday, February 20, 2014
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THE CHALLENGE A huge transition is under way in how customers buy products and services. The customer landscape is shifting from inside-out (company to prospect) to outside-in (knowledgeable buyer seeks satisfaction). It will require major transformations of organizations, cost structures, accounting and more. BACKDROP Most of my clients are “old school,” regardless of age. In […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Friday, April 10, 2015
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