A Letter to My Manager: I know things are pretty chaotic right now. And you’re under a lot of pressure to hit your business goals. There are rumors that more structural change is coming. Most of our meetings have become pretty stressful. We all feel like we’re...
“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” -Bill Gates The lifeblood of your company flows through your people, your leadership, and the culture they collaboratively build. And the heartbeat is indisputable – that second factor, the quality of your...
Here are five principles I’ve learned are immutable when it comes to building a company of significance – or sustaining one that yearns to be. Principle #1 – Select and hire people of character – and at every level. Skills we can train – character...
Almost all of us have a vision problem. Not to the level of “legally blind” – but significant nonetheless. And unfortunately, donning a new pair of glasses won’t resolve the problem. It has nothing to do with those glasses – it has everything to do with your shoes. You’re...
It looked like an impressive opportunity. The pay was good – the perks even better. Sign on the dotted line and the new adventure was to begin in full. But there were doubts – lingering questions. Which was why we were talking in the first place. An old friend...
I’ve decided that KVWN Channel 4 – the home station of anchorman Ron Burgundy – had the wrong idea. You remember the famous tag line in the movie, don’t you? “They bring you the news….so you don’t have to go get it.” Every local station across the country’s...