In their seminal report on “the future of work”, the Gallup organization published the results of their global study in a book titled “It’s the Manager”. In the subtitle, they make this observation: “The quality of managers and team leaders is the single biggest...
Whether in sports or in the boardroom, a Personal Learning System™ is the engine that drives peak performance. In the August 28 issue of the Wall Street Journal, articles by Laine Higgins and by Andrew Beaton offer examples of accomplished professionals who...
It’s been said that “a desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world.” A recent newspaper article and a long-ago television commercial reinforce this notion. In a Wall Street Journal article titled “This Fed President Is Ditching His Desk,” Richmond Fed...
Entrepreneurial CEOs share some common traits. Among them are a bias for action and an ability and willingness to tackle problems quickly and effectively. So far, so good. However, there comes a time when this inclination can work against the growth and development...
I was struck by a recent announcement by the CEO of a highly successful retail business who decided to step down after a decades-long run. Sales have leveled off and the company was showing signs of what I call “organizational fatigue”. This CEO was...
Recruiting and hiring talent is at best, an inexact science. Irrespective of the amount of time and money invested, how thorough the interview process, or the number and type of assessment tools you use, getting the right person for the right position is...