Bad behavior at the top is apparently “in.” In just the last few months we’ve seen all manner of examples of respected and not so respected leaders … Read more
What It Takes to Become An Agile Organization
To survive, organizations must anticipate, prepare and respond to the challenges of a changing world and evolving workplace. To thrive, organizations must … Read more
The Most Effective Leaders Are Inspirational
There are many leadership styles: the authoritative leader who imposes their will, the transactional leader who trades reward for result and the … Read more
3 Secrets to Building High Performing Teams
Whether you’re scaling a large organization or building a new company, hiring and retaining top talent and building a high performing team is absolutely … Read more
How to Make the Platinum Rule Work For You
War is hell – no two ways about it. However, after eight years in the US Army and 850 days spent in the war-torn sands of the Middle East, I learned … Read more
Stop Managing By the Book and Start Innovating
Right now, your company likely has 21st century Internet-enabled business processes, mid-20th century management processes, all built atop 19th century … Read more
Advice For New Managers
Good leadership is essential for any successful company, but it’s not always easy for junior or first-time managers to adapt to their role. Many times, … Read more
What a Birthday Card Teaches Us About Culture
“There is an inside joke with acquisitions that I ask prior to closing: ‘How many more people?'” he told Business Insider — meaning, How … Read more
5 Mistakes Leaders Make That Cripple Teams
Leaders create the culture that helps their teams thrive –– or barely survive. Of course, no leader intentionally stymies or stalls a team. But even the … Read more
Would They Hold the Elevator for You?
“If you want to see the true measure of a man, watch how he treats his employees, not his equals.” J.K. Rowling When I read this quote, it was … Read more