SUCCESS WITH SUCCESSION One “founder” client opted for real succession planning three years ago, had a mis-step with his first hire of a CEO to replace himself, but kept at it until he found a leader he says is far better than he at the next phase of the life of the company. The successful […]
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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From time to time, I blog about situations from which my followers can learn about leadership. I use no names. I stay generic. But I put them near the table as an observer. * * * * In a prior post, we described homework assignments given to candidates for the position of President and possible […]
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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All Businesses Are (or can be) Family Businesses As an observer of and coach to businesses large and small, I have always learned a great deal from entrepreneurs and those more corporate executives who adopt the best of their traits. In recent years, I have observed at close hands the strengths and weaknesses of entrepreneurs […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
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