Are You Trying to Drink From A Fire Hose?
It happened again yesterday. An executive was confiding in me that they have so many priorities, are going in so many directions and have so much change being thrust upon
read moreMaking Values More Than Words on the Wall
Pick up any book on corporate culture and most books on effective hiring and you will read about the critical role of values. Yet when I talk to CEOs, business
read moreAre you a good leader who strives to become a great leader?
Have you ever asked yourself questions like? What do I need to do as a leader to engage and mobilize my team? What skills do our managers need to be
read moreFive Life Lessons from Super Bowl 50
The confetti has been swept away. The teams in the National Football League have turned their attention from the Super Bowl to draft day and the 2016-2017 season. All that
read moreAre You Acting Like A Business Owner Or A CEO
I’ve seen it hundreds of times, you’ve probably seen it too – or maybe you have even experienced it. Someone decides to follow their passion and realize their dream of
read moreWhat The Tigers Taught Me
While there is much I dislike about college football, I nonetheless look forward to the season each year and spend more of my time than I like to admit watching
read moreIt’s A Matter of Perspective
If you are in North America you probably recognize the picture on the left. It is of course Niagara Falls as seen from the Canadian side. You may not recognize
read moreWhen You Are Stuck With the People You Have On the Bus
Jim Collins popularized the concept of getting the right people on the bus in the classic book, From Good to Great. And it’s a great concept. There are at least
read moreThe Change/Teamwork Connection
We live and work in a world of exponential change. Sometimes there is so much change going on around me that it reminds me of being sea sick. I just
read moreAre You Deflating Beach Balls While Your Team Is At the Beach Bar?
Summer is winding down. According to many kids, at least those in Texas, it’s already over because they are headed back to class. Those of us in Dallas even got
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