When a Hire Goes Wrong

A dear friend, a CEO of a major organization, was clearly troubled by a high level hire that has been less than ideal. A cultural disconnect has left my buddy feeling tied up in knots. The promise of competence and the bright lights of the resume … [Read more...]

Develop Killer Mechanisms

The key to successful innovation is creative thinking and creative destruction. Out with the old, in with the new. The goal is to allocate resources for innovation with an end deliverable in mind. Innovation without objectives is a little bit like … [Read more...]

Building Teams, Getting Results

In a recent article about rapid team building, I reflected on my view of the singularity between our business and personal identities. I profess that we are truly one person and the idea that your “work role” and other roles are not as disjointed as … [Read more...]

Leveraging Intangible Assets

Law Professor Andrew Sherman encourages organizations to 'recycle' and leverage intangible assets. It is no secret that human capital is a company's most valuable resource, yet most companies would rather invest in buildings and equipment rather than … [Read more...]