And then the critics come calling. Looking for the weak spot in your people is a leadership flaw. I know some leaders like that. They rarely focus on the strengths, or on what people do well. They evaluate talent by looking for the superficial weak … [Read more...]
Complex Problems. Simple Solutions.
July 7, 2016 by
Working with Judi on some branding research today, we got stuck yet again on a key measurement issue that has perplexed us for months. We have been there before, and always get stuck on the same issue every time. The head starts hurting, the … [Read more...]
Deep Cuts
June 28, 2016 by
Welcome to corporate America, where they fight for talent, compensate their people well, and then after twenty years of blood sweat and tears — and millions in the bank — abandon them midstream. Is that the perfect reward for the best people? A … [Read more...]
Leaders and Teams
June 27, 2016 by
Back to "Extreme Ownership" by Willink and Babin. The authors contend that there are no bad teams, only bad leaders. Yes, and No, from my vantage point. There is an element of truth that it takes a great leader to bring out the best in their team. … [Read more...]
