When employees are scared to speak up because they worry about losing their jobs, a culture of fear becomes the norm. Being the boss certainly does not make are position, on a contentious issue, the right one. Sometimes it is difficult to separate … [Read more...]
Leaders that Inspire
October 14, 2015 by
Inspirational leaders color outside the lines, embrace people, respectfully challenge authority, take chances, and believe that it is worth breaking the rules for the right reasons. Effective managers follow protocol, abide by the rules, fit life … [Read more...]
Procedure or People?
October 13, 2015 by
"All that is important is that we follow the procedure," a senior administrator, condescendingly, told me today. While process is important, so are the lives of the people who are impacted by the outcomes of their applications. When the two conflict, … [Read more...]
Grace and Courtesy
October 12, 2015 by
The following commentary was written by a college friend, Sanjeev Lamba, who lives in India. No value judgment here on my part -- I felt compelled to share this with my readers. I am bracing for the fall out...... Grace and Courtesy by Sanjeev … [Read more...]
