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Leaders are often asked to consider a famous metaphor - that of "looking into the mirror" to evaluate honestly and...Read More

It occurs to me that we've lost our way in the world and we have fewer leaders than we used to have. On the local...Read More

No matter how much your entire organization sees a problem person or a behavioral issue, some people are just blind...Read More

I'm no psychologist but there may be some people in your organization who professionals might call...Read More

All executives face challenges every day. While some of these issues are easily remedied- others are not. In either...Read More

Despite decades of growth and profitability Hallmark Cards and the Mars Candy companies are exceptions to the rule...Read More

Yogi Berra kept baseball fans worldwide entertained for nearly two decades as a catcher for the New York Yankees....Read More

What makes a great leader? Many people have attempted to answer this question and some have had more success than...Read More

One of the simplest yet most clear parallels is the idea that life is like a team sport. In business as well as in...Read More

There's a bit of balance that needs to take place between being humble and knowing your own self-worth. Sure you...Read More

Did curiosity kill the cat? Perhaps but in business not having curiosity is never a good thing. In fact, asking...Read More

The meeting isn't quite over but you step out of the room to take the call. The report isn't quite the way you...Read More

The ego is one of the biggest barriers to success. Particularly for leaders who rely on confidence, conviction, and...Read More

Few things make as big an impact on everyday life as work. We're fierce competitors and we strive for excellence...Read More

For CEOs and corporate executives, excellence is a personal choice, not an institutional choice. Leaders who...Read More

Communication, both effective and ineffective, makes the world go 'round. Yet it's the quality of our interactions...Read More

Organizations are certainly not immune to misfortune and almost always when bad things happen it impacts everyone...Read More

Why does an organization need to align its corporate values with its business strategy? Your strategic plan or the...Read More

Throughout my life, I have had the pleasure of hearing any number of truly interesting, hilarious, and unbelievable...Read More

Studies confirm the notion that the best leaders are never satisfied with the status quo and are always looking for...Read More

A peer advisory group is a tremendous opportunity to benefit from the collective wisdom and expertise of like-minded...Read More

There are numerous reasons for engaging in a CEO advisory group. Sadly, as a long-time CEO myself, I personally...Read More

In today's volatile times an increasing number of business leaders are turning to the expertise of an executive...Read More

What defines a great executive coach? Is it a deep broad knowledge base that helps decision-makers identify...Read More

What separates great leaders from adequate leaders? Fortitude? Perseverance? Tenacity? Sure these are important...Read More

With more than 16,000 members in more than 15 countries, Vistage International hardly needs an introduction. The...Read More

If you do find yourself in a position when you need to let an employee go - for whatever reason - it helps if you...Read More

Statistically, more family businesses fail than succeed. Why? There are several theories and even more opinions on...Read More

Change is never easy, particularly in organizations. But there is some good news because whether you're a start-up...Read More

One concept that has been getting a lot of attention lately is organizational trust. In many of today's biggest and...Read More

Yogi Berra once said, "If you don't know where you are going you could end up somewhere else." It might sound like...Read More

As the former head football coach of the Oakland Raiders, a multiple Super Bowl champion, and infamous NFL sports...Read More

When most of us think of "getting away" chances are that we envision a luxurious vacation in some sunny part of the...Read More

A friend of mine once made a simple yet profound statement when he said "The business of leaders is people". While...Read More

As leaders and as people sometimes we can be blind to reality. Not unlike Mr. Magoo, the loveable nearsighted...Read More

For many businesses, the fast-paced volatile nature of the world today highlights the need to learn how to not just...Read More

Your employees are a key part of your business' DNA and in most cases represent your company in the outside world...Read More

In every industry, great leaders are memorable because they are engaged and passionate about their business. But...Read More

Leaders make decisions all the time. Whether it's about pricing, hiring employees, or offering a new product line...Read More

Effective decision-making is a necessary part of leadership and organizational success. Leaders are faced with all...Read More

I firmly believe that life is a contact sport. What do I mean by that? Well simply that no matter what your position...Read More

As leaders, we learn rather quickly that success demands capabilities. We need to be capable of making good...Read More

One of the most outstanding leaders in my lifetime was both a hero in life, and someone whose legacy will...Read More

When Alabama clinched the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship with a 26-23 overtime win over Georgia...Read More

If you're smart enough to be in a leadership position you probably have a pretty high IQ. But if you want to bring...Read More

Computer speeds double every 18 months according to Moore's Law. Although it's hard to imagine smaller microchips,...Read More

Celebrating our country's 241st anniversary of birth makes us grateful for our freedom and for the wisdom and...Read More

Recently Atlanta experienced a terrible fire and bridge collapse altering the lives of residents and visitors and...Read More

Admittedly I grew up in an era of greater innocence and seemingly stronger social mores. Early in life, my mother...Read More

Recently I've immersed myself into learning more about the paradox of how we can have so many resources on...Read More

Often we hear from others about getting their "fair" share. Sometimes folks are so intent on protecting their turf...Read More

Sometimes we get in our own way blindly sabotaging the relationships communications and negotiations we have with...Read More

I'd call tough conversations unpleasant facts of business and life. They're also one of those things that a lot of...Read More

The funny thing about life and business is that when faced with an opportunity most of us are quick to see the...Read More

In business as well as personal life people make mistakes. In fact, some of the world's most successful companies...Read More

People dislike change; it's a well-known fact. Yet in many ways, it's the nature of the organization to resist...Read More

I've said many times that life is a contact sport - it's one of my favorite analogies. Everyone you meet every...Read More

After 40-plus years in business, some of my most useful lessons stem not from formal education but rather as a...Read More

Southern hospitality is not a myth and more than a few people have come to appreciate the gracious nature of...Read More

We've all heard that we should never withhold effort but rather "give it our all" when we do anything. Whether it's...Read More

As a leader, your people look to you for strength in times of need. They rely on your expertise your wisdom and your...Read More

From our earliest years we develop friendships - many of them last a lifetime. These friendships become a source of...Read More

Courage in leadership while displayed by a few is conspicuously absent in many of today's organizations. It's often...Read More

It's no great mystery that I have been a loyal fan of football since my youth. Having watched and participated in...Read More

In an uncertain economy and a rapidly changing volatile business environment, major catastrophes and even small...Read More

Successful leadership is everywhere. From national corporations to the neighborhood deli great leaders shine like...Read More

There's an old sports term that I like to reference called the "coaching tree". The phrase is often used in baseball...Read More

Talented people are always looking to work for organizations that are enthusiastic energetic and creative. And when...Read More

In every organization, there are a variety of different roles that need to be filled for the company to prosper....Read More

Being smart clever and quick builds competencies that leaders need to succeed. But being recognized as a problem...Read More

Great leadership has many faces. Sometimes leadership takes the form of a simple conversation as someone provides...Read More

In Part 1 of the Four Pillars of Leadership article series we discussed Trust and the importance of mutual trust and...Read More

In Part 1 and 2 of this series, we discussed Trust and Excellence as Pillars of Leadership that today's aspiring...Read More

In Parts 1-3 of this article series, we discussed trust excellence and prosperity as Pillars of Leadership that work...Read More

Steve Jobs, the former CEO of Apple Computer, was fond of saying "The only thing that works is management by...Read More