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The Power of Purpose

The Power of Purpose

Building a Strong Business Foundation One of the most memorable experiences I had during my corporate years was doing consulting work with a non-profit organization as part of a management development program. My cohort was asked to bring our experience and skills to...
Put Your (Six) Thinking Caps On

Put Your (Six) Thinking Caps On

There are many methodologies to choose from to help us think differently, but one of my favorites is Six Thinking Hats. Developed by Edward de Bono, a pioneer in brain training and lateral thinking, Six Thinking Hats is a deceivingly simple and highly practical tool...

Communicating with Impact

The most effective organizations are those whose cultures emphasize building strong interpersonal relationships, whether internal or external. Doing that requires effective communication. Communication is Key… Communication is one of the most fundamental skills...

Deciding How to Decide

There are many skills/capabilities and characteristics that a person needs in order to be an effective manager. To me, any such list should include that a manager:  1. Consider the possibilities. Critical thinking skills are essential to turn things upside down...

The High Cost of Poor Executive Hiring Decisions

One of the services that I frequently provide is helping companies evaluate C-level job candidates, for positions such as CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, Chief HR Officer, GM, and heads of sales and marketing. Typically, the candidates have been identified and vetted by an...

Moral Leadership

Fortune magazine, in their September 15, 2017 issue, published an article by Dov Seidman entitled "Four Pillars of Moral Leadership." It is based on the guiding precept that while the rules of engagement in business seem to be ever-changing, there are basic...

8 Leadership Resolutions for 2018

A recent article that caught my eye is entitled "8 Resolutions on the CEOs Desk" from the Korn Ferry Institute. Some of the ideas are new, and some are familiar, but what is most important is recognizing that CEOs and senior leaders can best drive the...