While standing in line at a conference, I listened to the conversations around me. What I heard made me wonder about our evolving world. People seemed to either totally agree on a topic or totally disagree. There was little in the way of discussion or an exchange of ideas – only “yes or no”, “right or wrong”, and “crap or
“Ask Me Anything” lunches
John began holding “Ask me anything” lunches when COVID turned the world on its axis. They were designed to give employees an opportunity to learn more about their “essential business.”
Arm’s Length Management
After 20 years building the company he founded, Fred semi-retired. He believed he had put in place the right people to carry on his vision.
What do you want bad enough?
Remember a time when you worked really hard for something? Maybe it was winning a competition, acing a test, or getting selected for the lead in your class play. You poured countless hours into preparing for victory.
Santa’s Secrets to Success
As a child I wondered how Santa could accomplish so much with just the assistance of Mrs. Claus, a few elves, and some flying reindeer. “The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus” by Eric Harvey. explains all.
What is “important” work?
Michael Mason was fourth from the top at the FBI; half of all 35,000 people employed by the agency reported to him. When he retired, he went to work as a CEO for a Fortune 500 company. He was doing “important” work. Retiring yet again, he wasn’t sure what he would do next. Then he heard about a widespread school