I hear great leadership development stories often. They are always worth sharing. One of my senior executive friends was the first in his family to go to college. At one point it was not even clear to him that college was worth a shot. He had a decent job, a decent income and minimal expenses […]
Thursday, January 31, 2008
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More than a few times I have found a client who underestimated what she or he had learned, mastered or accomplished in a position they were leaving. They had never asked how the experience changed them, their abilities, their beliefs and attitudes and their network of acquaintances. Equally frequently, my new clients have yet to […]
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
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“Orchids” to Sue Shellenbarger for her WSJ column on September 27 on Work and Family. She admits to excessive hovering though she rationalizes that “…the complexities of campus life today warrant more extra support.” She describes — criticizes — still other parents who are so intrusive as to demean their own children’s values and ability. […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Saturday, October 25, 2008
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