Tag Archive | "politics"

If it’s in the newspaper, Should I believe it?

Friday, September 5, 2008

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Headlines in the WSJ and NYT about Sarah Palin’s acceptance speech reminded me how important it is to take information from any source with a critical eye.  NYT: On Center Stage, Palin Electrifies Convention.  WSJ: Focus Turns to Palin Record Were they witness to the same speech? No matter your political views, when you read [...]

Convention Low Light: Sen. Lautenberg Laughs at Ethics

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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You can all see the highlights of the convention in many places, especially on the web. But there is one “low light” that sticks in my mind. Asked by tv talking heads for his view of one major party thrown by the lobbyists and how that fits with recent ethics reforms, Senator Lautenberg scoffed: “somebody [...]

What’s Really Inside Hillary and Barack?

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

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One of the moderators of the Texas debate between Obama and Clinton wanted to hear about the toughest setback in their lives. It is a question I have been waiting for since the debates began. If only it had been answered. The adult we see is shaped and formed in childhood and in school. And [...]

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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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