Over the last few weeks, we've discussed how it's possible for different cultures to produce equally profound results. H ow do you create a mindset where everyone takes full responsibility for their actions and refuses to blame outside forces for failure or disappointment?Déjà vu all over again?How often have you…
Last week, in Can Radically Different Cultures Produce Equally Great Results?, I posed the question: If measured by financial performance, can dramatically different organizations be equally successful? I n this short series about culture development, we’ll take a look at how sound business principles and cultural patterns often collide within…
There’s more emphasis every day on the value and influence of culture on business success. W hat does it mean if your culture is dysfunctional and your employees think it’s a train wreck?"He threw a lead crystal ashtray at his son’s head?“ I asked. ”Thank God he missed."“He threw his…
“I’m swamped.” “I’m buried.” “I’m getting killed.” S ound familiar? It’s a common refrain everywhere I go these days. CEOs and business leaders are feeling overrun with a myriad of operational details exacerbated by the constant struggle to stay ahead of the information tsunami.In my work with CEOs across all…
Socrates said, “Know Thyself”, one of the most profound philosophies ever spoken about human behavior. H ave you thought about what it might mean for your business? The night sky is etched in vivid black and white tones, and in the back seat of a chauffeured car prowling the streets…
Get yourself a tall chilled mug of Amnesia and have a seat. T his is a beverage you should drink as often as possible.No calories. Low in carbs … but filled with the protein needed to turbocharge your organization.Here’s what will happen after one or more of these adult beverages.First,…
Completing your 2016 plan does not mean you're finished. I t means you're just beginning and if you don't keep it alive, it will be DOA.[pullquote]In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. ~Dwight Eisenhower[/pullquote]I think that Eisenhower’s message that plans are…
Your Leadership Team is the linchpin of your success as well as your organization's. H ave you taken a close look at the strengths of your Leadership Team? If there are gaps, what are you doing about it?Thermopylae.Little Big Horn.Vicksburg.The Alamo.For many, these words conjure a spectacle of clubs, spears…
This may seem like a very strange blog post for a site dedicated to leadership. But not really. N ot if you’re committed to managing your life, controlling your day and fighting for what you believe. Recently, I saw a profile of Sylvester Stallone and, serendipitously, stumbled across several articles…