During the past few years, my speaking and workshop programs have expanded tremendously as an outgrowth of my management and leadership writing. The opportunity to share ideas with great teams, firms and emerging leaders is exhilarating and the honor of sharing ideas...
There are no time machines when it comes to leading. Great leaders and high performing professionals act in the moment. They think ahead, but they understand that the only way to create the future is to act now. They understand that: Lamenting past mistakes keeps...
A good operator is often the solution for a struggling business. Too often we are looking for visionaries to solve our problems, and overlooking the power and potential of good operators. Instead of focusing on the fundamentals of management and leadership, we are...
The most dangerous words in the business lexicon are: “With a bit more time and money… .” The most annoying words in my house are, “The ice-maker is out again and I called the repair service.” When you hear those words, run. And don’t forget to pick up your...
Shortcuts are tempting. When they revolve around issues of right and wrong they are dangerous and sometimes life or business threatening. Just ask Volkswagen. The firm recently announced a $15 billion dollar settlement for the 500,000 customers in the U.S. impacted by...
