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Good to be Live!!

Monday, October 13, 2008

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Today is a great day!! It is good to be “live.” For several reasons. For one, waking up means an opportunity for one more day of living my mission: to light up people to become extraordinary leaders of themselves, their families, their community and the people with whom they work. I do that by sharing […]

Thought for the Day After Labor Day

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

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After Labor Day. Your world resumes warp speed. The people you are trying to reach are busy, preoccupied. Time seems of the essence in the race to get things done by the holidays. Less than 90 days until Thanksgiving. That means this is a great time to have a 90 day “done-by” plan. What must […]

Labor Day Weekend Reflections

Thursday, August 28, 2008

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Labor Day, for many people, is simply a day off that signals the end of summer. But it is far more than that. Or should be. The holiday originated in 1882 as the Central Labor Union (of New York City) sought to create “a day off for the working citizens”. Congress made Labor Day a […]

Defying Convention: Vote, But Do Your Homework Before You Vote

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

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It is not possible to write about “Leadership” without eventually addressing the presidential race. And to do so without taking sides (which I wont do in this arena) is difficult.  But I am dismayed at how little we have on which to base our choice. Recognized experts in leadership will tell you that sustaining engagement […]

What Made jack welch JACK WELCH

How Ordinary People Become
Extraordinary Leaders

by Stephen H. Baum (Random House)

Most leaders of American companies started out as ordinary people. What prepared them for the top job?

Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?

"Lessons for life about the core leadership traits of character, risk taking decisiveness and the ability to engage and inspire followers."
--Jim Clifton, CEO, The Gallup Organization

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