BACKGROUND Most of my CEO clients are usually decisive once they have a minimum of information about a choice to be made. They have developed good instincts and a great sense of when to go on instinct. What then holds them back at times far longer than, on later reflection, than they would have liked […]
Monday, July 11, 2016
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CACAPHONY OF VOICES WITHOUT LISTENING We are a highly divided nation in an era of highly divided other nations. And, as a leadership expert, my view is that those in the public eye are feeding the frenzy, failing to lead us all, failing to inspire us all and so much is at stake for us […]
Thursday, October 15, 2015
AN INCITING INCIDENT Sometimes a very brief exchange with one of my CEOs seems worth sharing. How about this one stimulated by reviewing the idiosyncrasies of high-performing direct reports, some of whose occasional behavior is seen very negatively by the rest of the team: CEO: “I believe it is really important for leadership to be […]
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
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These are my notes for an internet radio conversation this morning with Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate, who is a treasure trove of advice for business owners. THE CHALLENGE Leaders often fear replacing people they know in their hearts must go. SITUATIONS I have been CEO coach in more than a few such situations. […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Monday, October 30, 2017
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