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Current Affairs Articles
When Stephen Covey Made Me Really Mad: My Posthumous Apology
Stephen Covey made me really mad twenty years ago and it’s only recently that I’ve come to realize that he was right,...
Drill Sergeants With Heart? How The Military Is Reinventing Its Leadership For The 21st Century
If I asked you to conjure up an image of an Army (or Navy, Marine Corp, etc.) Drill Sergeant, I’m almost certain what...
What The Golden Globes Teaches Us About Employee Recognition
After watching the Golden Globes on TV last Sunday, I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about it. ...
My Tribute To Jim Rohn
One day just a few weeks ago, I woke up thinking about Jim Rohn, a person I heard speak at a company conference in...
Leadership Insight From Science: The Heart Holds Great Sway
“Keep the heart out of leadership” is one of the most enduring axioms in business. Without a challenge or a doubt,...
Re-engage Your Team Before Anyone Leaves
It came as a shock to me one day when one of my best employees, Sarah, came in to my office and resigned. I guess it...
Undercover Bosses All Have The Same Epiphany
If you’re a leader and you haven’t yet tuned in to watch Undercover Boss, I highly recommend you make it a staple....
Man Up!
I had coffee with an old friend this week and, by the end of our conversation, I had the content for this week’s post....
How Washington Mutual Lost Its Heart
Note: This blog post was first published in the Editorial section of The Seattle Times on Sunday, September 25th, 2010...
Distilled Wisdom From America’s Chief Executives
Have you ever wondered whether American CEOs share similar leadership traits – whether there’s a short list of...