Leadership Power or Impostures?
December 18, 2011
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Bob Schieffer is one of the grand masters of television news journalism. He is easily irritated by flack politicians, and impatient to get to the
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C-Suite Jokers and These Weird Whacky Times
December 8, 2011
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Isn’t the world a very silly place right now? What a funny stage the United States of America presents for watching the play of “leaders.”
Thanksgiving & The Grace of Adult Action
November 24, 2011
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I enjoy holidays, and Thanksgiving is my favorite! It is a day for gratitude and good conversation, sincerity, and reflection. Born out of Early American
Some Leaders Weave the Fabric of Civilization Artfully
November 16, 2011
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There are people who are remarkable, core-values-oriented, inspirational leader-activists — and yet most people are not. Humanitarian leader-activists are the ones who keep the fabric of civilization
Expanding to New Markets Without Alienating Your Existing Team
November 9, 2011
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It’s refreshing when a business owner’s ego remains in check, even as his business grows. That’s exactly what we see with Hil Davis and Veeral
Encouraging Critical Feedback
October 31, 2011
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Can I give you some unsolicited feedback? You’re doing something wrong. It’s really holding you back. I think you know what I’m talking about. How
For Many Business Leaders, There's A Better Way
September 28, 2011
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Can you imagine a combat leader telling his troops to starve while he dines on char-grilled filet mignon? Yet, haven’t we all witnessed the dishonorable
We Need Better Leadership!
September 22, 2011
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If shareholder value is paramount and corporate executives are shareholders, what ensues is an absorbing conflict of interest. The greed in C-Suites and Boards gets
Where Caring for Culture and Pets Nurtures Profits
August 24, 2011
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If you still are challenged to believe core-values and corporate profits are compatible, look no further than the Nestle Purina PetCare Company. The 7,000-employee company
Core Values Work In Small Business America
August 17, 2011
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I write here often about the important distinction between leadership and authority. Too often, we allow the title “leader” for anyone in the executive ranks,