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Jack: Straight From the Gut
In Jack: Straight From the Gut, famed GE CEO Jack Welch (with John A. Byrne), gives a no-nonsense take on what made his 20-year tenure at GE so successful. The first fundamental in strategy is to be in the right … Continue reading
‘Tis a Gift to Be Simple
In a previous blog (Why is Business So Complex?), I highlighted the factors that drive business leaders and businesses towards greater and greater complexity and more and more work. Yes, business is complex. And that complexity cannot be ignored. But, … Continue reading
Ahead of the Curve: Two Years at Harvard Business School
In his book, Ahead of the Curve: Two Years at Harvard Business School, Philip Delves Broughton recounts his experience as a student at HBS. It is an interesting read, especially for those planning to go to business school. For our … Continue reading
How to ‘Do What You Say’ and Distinguish Yourself from Everyone Else
A fundamental for business relationships and business success is to do what you say you are going to do. ‘Doing what you’ say builds trust and confidence that you are reliable, dependable, and will live up to your commitments and … Continue reading
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Tagged Business Leadership, Communication, Customer Service, Do the Right Thing
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The Lessons of History and Great Leadership
I enjoy the Great Courses series produced by the Teaching Company. Each course is a series of lectures that I can listen to while working out or in the car. Currently, I am listening to a course entitled The Wisdom … Continue reading
Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done
In their book, Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done, Larry Bossidy, Ram Charan and Charles Burck drive home the point that execution is vital. The difference between a company and its competitors is its ability to execute; that is … Continue reading
The 9 Biggest Time Wasters in Business
The sheer waste of time in the typical business today is incomprehensible. From half-baked initiatives and pet projects that lead nowhere to endless and endlessly dull meetings, the typical employee can fritter away as much as half of his or … Continue reading
Leading at a Higher Level
In this book, Leading at a Higher Level: Blanchard on Leadership and Creating High Performing Organizations, Ken Blanchard summarizes his thoughts on leadership and building winning teams and winning businesses. Set your sights on the right target and vision Is … Continue reading
5 Business Fundamentals I Did Not Learn at Wharton
In a previous blog, I discussed the five business fundamentals that I learned at Wharton. Today, I discuss five keys to business success that I did not learn at Wharton (and that may not be learnable in a classroom environment). … Continue reading
It’s Your Ship – Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy
In this book, former Navy Captain D. Michael Abrashoff boils down the management and leadership techniques that helped his ship, the Benfold, become “the best damn ship in the Navy.” His 11 fundamentals are equally applicable in the business world. … Continue reading
Is Your Smartphone Killing Your Business?
Your iPhone, Android or Blackberry smartphone is a great device, enabling today’s business leader to constantly be in contact with the office and access the Internet or the cloud for needed information on the fly. Unfortunately, it is exactly this … Continue reading
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Tagged Business Leadership, Do the Right Thing, Focus, Less is More
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The Lost Skill of Delegation
“You cannot do it all.” As business leaders, most of us have come to realize that we need to better delegate tasks so that we can get what is essential done. But, it is important to remember that the purpose … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Perform / Execution
Tagged Business Leadership, Delegation, Do the Right Thing, Focus, Management, Winning Teamwork
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The 4 Secrets to Great Business Leadership Already Known by the Ancients
Thousands of years ago, in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, individuals like Socrates, Aristotle, Marcus Aurelius and Seneca aspired to lead virtuous lives by following the four ideals of: Wisdom Justice Self-Control Courage Today, these same four qualities still represent … Continue reading
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Tagged Business Leadership, Courage, Do the Right Thing, Justice, Self-Control, Wisdom
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The Most Seductive and Dangerous Mistake Smart Leaders Make
Business leaders are on the firing line, making it happen, and trying to realize ever more difficult goals. Far too often, for every one step forward, they take one, two or three steps backwards by making that most seductive and … Continue reading
Go Home!!! Work Fewer Hours and Get Better Results
Business leaders pride themselves on working hard, putting in the long hours required to achieve success. Paradoxically, the extra hours many of us put in may actually hinder our effectiveness and the performance of our companies. In short, working fewer … Continue reading
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Tagged Business Leadership, Do the Right Thing, Focus, Less is More, Winning Teamwork, Work-Life Balance
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Why is Business Today So Complex?
Everything and everyone in business drive business leaders and businesses towards greater and greater complexity and more and more work. As Warren Buffett has said: There seems to be some perverse human characteristic that likes to make easy things difficult. … Continue reading
Posted in Business Acumen, Leadership
Tagged Business Leadership, Do the Right Thing, Focus, Less is More, Prioritization
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Introducing – Build a Better B2B Business
My book, Build a Better B2B Business: Winning Leadership for Your Business-to-Business Company, is now available for sale on Amazon.com (Click Here). The book offers a simple, focused, and practical approach to business leadership. Today, business and business leadership … Continue reading
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Tagged B2B, Business Leadership, Customer Service, Do the Right Thing, Management, Winning Teamwork
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3 Areas Where Consistency from the Business Leader is Critical
One of the keys to good leadership is to be consistent: Consistent focus on the few critical issues. Consistent mood, behavior, and decision-making so that your team knows where you are coming from. Consistent delivery, brand image and presence … Continue reading
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