3 Ways to Validate Your Vision
Finally, some brave manager got up the gumption to ask you what the vision of the company was. It’s not … Read more
Leadership Lessons from Adrian Fenty and Michele Rhee
There is a line from an old James Taylor song that says “you can’t treat people like meat without getting … Read more
How to Create 200 Jobs Out of Thin Air
“A recent report by the Sage Policy Group and the Nearing Group affirms the positive economic impact of UMBC’sACTiVATE® program. … Read more
What’s in Your Wallet? 6 Questions on What Market You Are In
Do you know what marketplace your company is in? A lot of company leaders don’t. For example, you may say … Read more
5 Reasons Why Your Workplace Suffers from the Negativity Blues
We’ve all been around these types. You know who I mean. Those people who see the bad in everything. A … Read more
How to Avoid the ‘Hero Paradigm’
Many companies get caught in the trap of relying on heroes. So many companies in challenging economic times have flattened … Read more
Are You a Bottom Line Manager or a Top Line Leader?
I was in a meeting recently when I overheard a senior executive make a bold pronouncement: “I’m a bottom line … Read more
The Secret of What Drives Value in Your Business
This is the first in a two-part blog entry. It seems like I’ve been on the road for the last … Read more
Leaders Are on Stage – All the Time!
I am very privileged to spend most of my time with very good leaders. And when you have the opportunity … Read more