The Brazilian Executives flew home after a week at The University of Tampa. Their busy schedule was filled with classes, company visits, and a boat tour of the Port of Tampa. The week was topped off by a lavish banquet to celebrate their … [Read more...]
The Office Bully
August 10, 2015 by
As new talent joins the organization, the old guard is threatened. As a default, the 'lifers' have a tendency to pull rank, to establish who is boss and to squish any iota of enthusiasm from the new, motivated people. "This is how we do things … [Read more...]
From the Archives — August 2014
August 3, 2015 by
Simple is Better (originally posted August 25, 2014 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/simple-is-better/) We have a penchant for making simple things complex. We assume that complex technology, processes, and business models make us smarter … [Read more...]
Learning From the Bees
July 29, 2015 by
I recently read that "effective leadership is not about a set of skills, but a set of practices." To me, effective leadership is inspired leadership, with the right practices. I have seen enough skilled 'managers' who couldn't lead a herd of … [Read more...]
