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We Scale Mountains For Generous Leaders

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Mark C. Crowley

“For it is in giving that we receive.”                                         St. Francis of Assisi Since my book was published last fall, a … Continue reading →

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These Days, We’re All Disgruntled Workers

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Mark C. Crowley

The average Goldman Sachs employee earns in excess of $350,000 per year, and we’re assured Greg Smith, who most visibly quit his job there last week, was paid substantially more. And, in leaving his long-time employer, Smith didn’t abandon just … Continue reading →

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Why Leaders Owe Greg Smith A Debt Of Gratitude

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Mark C. Crowley

  There is something in the pang of change. More than the heart can bear, Unhappiness remembering happiness. Euripides Just one day after Goldman Sachs’ employee, Greg Smith, quit his job last week, more than three million people had read … Continue reading →

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Digital Pats On The Back Can’t Replace Authentic Recognition

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Mark C. Crowley

A recent CNN Money article titled, “A digital pat on the back from the boss: What’s it worth? “ is a great reminder that organizations across America continue to lead from their heads without fully consulting their hearts. Let’s start … Continue reading →

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Employees Know Your Leadership Shortcomings

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Mark C. Crowley

Whenever I’m speaking to a large business group, I ask everyone to play a made-up game we call, “We Know That Boss!” In my most exaggerated game-show announcer voice, (think Family Feud) I call out a few characteristics of a particularly onerous … Continue reading →

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