Note to a Visionary CEO re: Chief of Staff
March 18, 2022
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The Chief of Staff role is exceptional in corporate America. It is an executive support role and stands at a level of complexity above the
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Transforming sycophants by light of human brilliance
January 13, 2021
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[syc·o·phant – ˈsikəˌfant,ˈsikəfənt/ noun. A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain an advantage. See: ingratiating, fawning, servile, groveling, subservient, cringing, humble-acting, hypocritical, insincere,
Amid the noise and haste …
December 2, 2020
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In a world running at warp speed, when we operate in a business culture that is a mile wide and an inch deep, most of
Brexit and my grandson: A strategic lesson for business leaders
November 19, 2020
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In the summer of 2016, my grandson was transforming his sense of self and his experience of purposeful fun with the help of professional soccer
Note to Self: On the intersection of character and convenience
December 18, 2019
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Some rules govern human brilliance. To illustrate: Do the right thing. Today is as important a day as any. It is potentially more historical than
Encore to a rare bold step in transformation
March 31, 2018
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The executive leaders of a large technology business recently “retired” a very senior executive who was well known to be disproportionately self-absorbed, harmful to the
Speaking the Truth – The role of corporate culture and executive leaders in the sexual harassment dialogue
November 30, 2017
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The topic of sexual harassment in the workplace is so very important, and your role as an executive leader makes your inquiry the most appropriate
Generating Trust Throughout Your Teams
October 13, 2017
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It is commonly accepted that trust and trustworthiness are core to team effectiveness. Who would dispute this? Yet, the high rate of disengagement in the
"Here, we have a better idea!”
September 30, 2017
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In a prior post, I encouraged unequivocal leadership communications, particularly in light of the discriminatory cultural noise that twists and turns in the United States.
Unequivocal Leadership Communications Needed!
August 16, 2017
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It is not a time for silence and sideline posturing. I recommend you gather your leaders before this weekend starts, to create and implement the