What should you do when one bad apple in the organization undermines the entire leadership and collegial culture of our business school in front of external evaluators? You throw them off the bus — lock, stock and barrel! Some of us ‘old-timers’ … [Read more...]
Products VS People: The Ultimate Tradeoff
Is it fair when an employee error costs the employee money? Does it make a difference if the product is a big ticket item and as much an emotional purchase as it is a financial one? I came to the realization — thanks to the sane advice of my … [Read more...]
Don’t be a killer!
Coming up with great ideas is a good thing. Killing those ideas before we give them the opportunity to develop is the bane of the creative process. Innovation sometimes stems from the commitment to continuous improvement. It may be to improve company … [Read more...]
I promise…
Finding committed people to work for you is an art and a blessing. I wish companies would do more for the people who make them successful everyday. Finding the right people is about a shared vision and a belief in a common goal. Providing them the … [Read more...]