January 25th
Much can be learned from what it takes to elevate a male
chorus to world-class status and keep it there. The talent and the hard work of individual singers, although essential, will not suffice. Success...
January 25th
Gary Griffin, is CEO of B&I Contractors in Fort Meyers Florida. He and every employee who chooses to do so, are shareholders
“Having skin in the game creates a different attitude” he said, “empowered employees have helped B&I weather severe recessionary pressures. Like most businesses in Florida, B&I had to make tough choices—but they survived and are now posturing for success in what is being called the shift age. “ESOP is not all sweetness and...
Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. You will treasure it even more when You share it with someone
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In an increasingly competitive world, businesses will not survive or grow without a visionary as part
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January 15th
The speaker at this large aboriginal conference noticed
attendees, including a few who hold high office, straggling in. “I can’t stand people who are late,” he shouted accusingly into the...
change
communication
culture
trust
January, 14th
LEADERSHIP STRATEGY: DO NOT TAKE THE FREEDOM (AND WILLINGNESS) TO SPEAK FOR GRANTED
On February 4-11, 1945, Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin came together for a conference at Yalta to decide the shape and
fate of Central and Eastern Europe. In what many call a ‘sell-out’, Roosevelt gave in to Stalin’s insistence that Russia be given de facto control over the countries falling inside what he considered a ‘safety...
Today’s post is not intended to be partisan although many readers will consider it so. To continue delivery of essential
The mess we are in was not caused by presidents, members of congress, the judiciary, or constitutional tenets. Rather it is being caused by a combination of; the untoward influence of special interest groups, a disregard for economic reality (most politicians and a plethora of their advisors have no personal business experience), dysfunctional...
Processes are, if not under attack, then falling out of fashion among a certain type of business cognoscenti
. Planning is out. “Planning to learn” is in. Little bets, experimentation, just start, iteration, rapid prototyping, lean — these are the cool kids. Process is the dork in the corner wearing mom-jeans and an unironic Christmas...
CEOs do not create an organization’s values. They do however clarify beliefs
Corporate values and their future tense (vision) serve as a powerful catalyst for the generation of corporate energy. They also provide a platform for delivering on the organization’s brand promise—they align employees. CEO signals of cultural values, delivered by consistent words and deed, will inspire customers, suppliers, and employees...
culture
Leadership
Values
vision
December, 18th
LEADERSHIP STRATEGY: INSPIRE WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH
They hang prominently on lobby walls, get published in annual reports, and appear
on most corporate websites. When asked to recite their lofty declarations, too many managers have to extract them from desk drawers. Corporate values…publishing them just seems like the right thing to do so PR firms rake in millions of dollars each year creating...