For the first time this year, the comparison is not to the previous year but to 2019. PNC's decision was based on the pandemic’s outsized effect on the economy and a desire to normalize “by excluding a-once-in-a-century pandemic that had an outsized impact on last year’s data.” Not that there’s…
The holidays are here and we’re still trying to figure out how we’re going to get it all done with the pandemic penetrating every aspect of our lives. So, instead of asking you to work at something – anything – I’ve decided to give you a gift of holiday music…
Update! We're excited to announce the release of our Hiring the Ideal Candidate program. I am particularly excited about this program because over a long career, I have witnessed too many of the bad habits and lazy practices that lead to failed hires. The statistics are irrefutable. Even with a…
It’s kind of a tricky balance, isn’t it, to be respectful and polite to our colleagues … and at the same time, wrestle vigorously with their ideas. This quote, however, doesn’t give you permission to be inconsiderate or rude. Its essence is that walking on eggshells to avoid conflict, is…
Concepts about paranoia abound. Ask any of us ... Andy Grove, Jim Collins, Muhtar Kent ... or me. By any name, change is healthy, but it means you’ll have to dropkick some of the things you’re already doing … even if you’re in love with them. What's the Entreprenurial Mentality?…
If you're a recovering perfectionist like me, this is a challenging concept ... but without it, not much is going to get done. In another version, you've probably heard that "perfection is the enemy of done", a different perspective on how our quest for perfection or certainty can be our…
What's Your Delegation Score? Delegation isn't just a handoff so you can walk away and do something else. It is a critical leadership skill you must master if you want to expand your reach, take control of your time and achieve the work-life harmony you're seeking. How often have you…
In my decades of leadership coaching, in both one-one and group settings, I've been reminded that nothing is more frustrating to senior leaders than having to make the tough decisions. Why, you might ask? They're CEOs and senior leaders. They're getting paid to make the tough decisions, aren't they? Yes,…
What do you think they mean when someone says something like, "You've got to be somebody." Do you know who that somebody is yet?