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.”
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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
The Unacceptible Risk of Underachievement
October 5, 2011
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In the realm of business, the risk is seen as something to be managed, mitigated, or carefully leveraged. Accountants and actuaries quantify the risk factor
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,
Leadership Is Service — Not Narcissism
August 10, 2011
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I began writing this blog to promote a more discerning conversation about leadership. My motivation is my concern for the state of the world today.
Lost Leaders [Guest Post by Chip Bell]
June 17, 2011
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“How can we maximize the profitability and efficiency of our call centers while minimizing the customer’s involvement?” The question was shot point blank at me
The CEO’s Perspective Is A Choice
June 9, 2011
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If you think the central purpose of the CEO — the chief manager/leader of the organization — is to maximize the EBIT or stock price or EPS or
Getting the Kick out of Mission and Values: ¡Olé Olé Olé, Barça!
May 25, 2011
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How convenient that we have popular sports in the public eye, where – by aid of radio, HDTV, sports reporters and stadium seats – we