A good number of my professional coaching discussions are much about helping individuals recognize they have the power and the permission to put their ideas to work. Many people have a solid sense of what needs to be done but lack the self-confidence to turn their...
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...
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...
A good number of decisions in business (and life) include choices that beg selecting the least bad option. Do we pull in that big deal with a discount incentive to dress up this quarter’s poor numbers and in the process, create a hole for the next quarter? Do we go...
With clear acknowledgement that I am just one of millions of consumers impacted by the Takata Airbag disaster (recall), I feel compelled to vent. I of course vent not by screaming, but by looking for the management lessons in the mess. There are more than a few...
In case you missed it: At the Management Excellence Blog: Just One Thing: Don’t Fall Victim to Doom and Gloom. Spend too much time reading the headlines and you’re to be excused if you feel like crawling back into bed and pulling the covers over your head....
