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Carpetbags of Versatility
"Times and conditions change so rapidly we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future." Walt Disney When you assume your leading...
Jan 12, 20195 min read
The HMS Beagle and You
"Taxonomy was Darwin’s foundation,” wrote biologist Mary Winsor. It demands your artistic creativity and your scientific curiosity. Yo
Nov 21, 20186 min read
"Judge me by my size, do you?"
Yoda made his way to the big screen again this past holiday season, and his earlier movie quote is a learning reminder: "Judge me by my...
Jan 1, 20184 min read
Meandering Meetings: Costly Indictments on the Culture
Years ago, an executive was dismissive of a steering committee session. The host of this meeting would arrive on a monthly basis, and seek counsel, deliberate ideas against a problem set that was refined and structured. The forum purpose was advancement of the IT Strategy. It was at the highest level of the enterprise. It worked. Over time, one executive peculiarly became tired of the format and apparently missed the point. He said, “We sit here and are presented a palet
Sep 22, 20174 min read
"Who can take this action?"
As executive leader of a company, division or department, you've kept the lines of communication open through ad hoc chats, a culture of collaboration, and the weekly or bi-weekly staff meeting. Some issues that were hallway scuttlebutt may have far more importance than coffee-conversation griping. The perceptive leader's ears will tune faster than a night watch dog. Is this an ominous concern? Is it implying an easily fixed nuisance or a potential risk to our strategic g
Aug 31, 20172 min read
