So, having done a great job of turning around a failing franchise, motivating the players, focusing on teamwork and composure: why did the US. Women’s soccer team lose? Fundamentals. The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team did not reach the minimum level of skill in ball handling or in “finishing” attacks. With almost 15 shots on goal [...]
Friday, April 29, 2011
I am compelled to post this note upon hearing this story from a senior executive of major public company. It is common at lower levels to observe people oblivious to presentations without being boss ready, but perhaps more common than we thought in the C-suite. “I have a deck the CEO needs to digest. It [...]
Friday, April 29, 2011
Asked by a friend how to think about networking, I advised: There are least five possibilities for each networking moment and it is not always clear which one will result: Learning the landscape (where opportunities will lie, trends that generate opportunities) Obtaining access to someone in their rolodex (now that they know what you are [...]
Monday, December 7, 2009
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?
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
0 Comments