We are headed to Asia at the end of the week, but wanted to share an observation with you before we immerse ourselves in new-to-us cultures. A family member has quit his job in the MidWest to move to California and has been networking in search of his next senior management gig. He has done […]
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
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If you have ever been frustrated trying to hire a star to your team, read this and take the lesson home. DM owns several businesses. He has for years played may unofficial roles beside owner from CEO to COO to chief problem-solver to chief cheerleader strategist. Playing so many roles takes its toll, most powerfully […]
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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You have heard a lot about management by walking around over the years and it becomes more important as the business world moves to warp speed and global employees. But here is a terrific take from a CEO I respect a lot. To paraphrase his remarks in a private conversation, first, he always learns how […]
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 […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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