"Let's build bureaucratic walls, and ensure that nothing gets done." This is probably the unspoken truth spoken at federal, state and county offices to create bottlenecks to progress. I wonder if they are trained to be unresponsive? You develop … [Read more...]
Everyone Blames Everyone Else
Someone busted the sewage pipe under the house under construction. Someone else poured concrete that spilled into the sewage pipes blocking the network of pipes under the house. Big trouble. Expensive mistake. The finger pointing has started, the … [Read more...]
Keeping Talent
My friend Nancy, the CEO of a major tech company, was frustrated with the challenges of keeping talent within the company. "We train them, invest in them, teach them the skills required for success, and they get up and leave for just a few dollars … [Read more...]
Triumph and Heartbreak
What does it take to be an Olympian? There has to be a perfect blend between talent, countless hours of relentless practice, and a single-minded focus to be the best in the world. Years of preparation and sacrifice, countless hours of training, in … [Read more...]