This entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” is called “Creating a World-Class Culture.” A thriving organizational culture requires effort and investment. Agree to prioritize this ecosystem every day. This is a commitment that must be exercised from the top levels of leadership on down. A world-class culture doesn’t … Read more
This entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” is called “Does Opportunity Knock?” Instead of developing something new, we often simply try to make something established and understood incrementally better or faster. Sticking to “the way we’ve always done it” creates obsolescence. Henry Ford said that if he had … Read more
This entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” is called “Building High-Performing Teams.” Talent is not the sole factor in a high-performing team. Your best people – to be the best team – need guidance. Amplify the success of your team by taking the time to set clear goals … Read more
This entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” is called “Trust and Empower.” Resist the temptation to shepherd a team leader too closely, though it may be difficult to “let go.” The key is to trust them to meet the goals you set and give them the power to … Read more
In “Difficult Conversations,” my fifth entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” I talk about how to approach a difficult conversation and why they are so very important – not only for course-correction, but for future development. Bottom line, difficult conversations are absolutely necessary and critically important to improvement and … Read more
In this age of instant connectivity, patience can be difficult. In this entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” I review the idea of “Tactical Patience.” As a leader, you must resist the impulse to immediately intercede in a situation. The first thing you need to do is listen. … Read more
