One of the toughest challenges for a leader today is finding sobriety in a world of workaholics. Hard charging executive leaders focus all of their energies on work. Ambitious corporate ladder climbers feel pressured to mimic the day-and-night work habits of their bosses. The instantaneous nature of today’s organizational communications, the ubiquity of company provided [...]
Read Full PostThe pervasiveness of bullying never ceases to amaze me. I recently met with an organization and it was very clear from the outset who was in charge of the meeting. This individual made it very clear that he was going to set and control the agenda. The guests were there simply for his abuse and [...]
When I was a kid, a family friend told me that if you saved a penny and then doubled it every day, you’d have a million dollars by the end of the month. It was an early lesson in the magic of compounding growth. I’ve found this principle to be universal whether you are counting [...]
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Every now and then I sit through the credits at the end of a movie. The list seems endless with credit given to anyone and everyone who possibly contributed to the film. From the leading actor to the truck drivers and foley clappers, everyone gets their name up on the big screen. While we all [...]