Posted on April 20, 2013
Less than a year ago, I met Nolan Bushnell at a METal breakfast, where I gave a talk on “the Future of Publishing.” He told me he had a few books he was working on, and was interested in talking to me about publishing them via Net Minds. We met the following week (see above) …
Posted on November 15, 2012
This is a sign that Jeffrey put up in his cubicle at ADP a few years ago to remind himself what his business goals should be – and what he can accomplish through promoting the growth of others. From sales to leadership to operations, the rock stars of business multiply the value of everyone they …
Posted on November 8, 2012
Are you tired of the political discussion? Now that the election is over, there’s nothing left but celebrations and grousing. Most of us had our fill of it a month ago, but it drags on. We react by covering our ears, unfriending people and pushing back. Then we go to work, and a different kind …
Posted on October 11, 2012
I’ve been thinking lately about how one really moves up inside an organization. Many might think it’s about performance or schmoozing. The former is hard, because not everyone gets an opportunity to produce measureable results. The latter isn’t really true, except for those rare situations where the leadership cares more about being popular than organizational …
Posted on April 6, 2012
Recognition experts Adrain Gostick & Chester Elton have pivoted from recognition to culture with their new book, All In: How The Best Managers Create A Culture Of Belief and Drive Big Results. And well they should, as today, culture is more important to your company than ever. Why? Transparency, the cloud and a new generation …
Posted on April 3, 2012
A touching thing happened on the way to my last keynote speaking gig. The night before, I attended the company’s dinner function, which started with a retirement sendoff for Marc. He was a long time manager and employee of the company. As we were served food, a stream of co-workers presented their account of the …
Posted on March 22, 2012
Last year, I was blown away by The Lean Startup by Eric Ries. It was the top read of the year for me, and the most impactful book on my business life since Good To Great. Why? Because the Lean Methadology changes the game, whether you are a startup or a big-old-company. When you …
Posted on March 16, 2012
For leaders of all types, here’s an assignment: Hand out some praise today. Think about how long a weekend can be for someone who feels under appreciated or over worked. It’s emotional stew time, and you aren’t around to defend yourself. When Monday rolls around, your team members are not refreshed. They are back to …
Posted on March 14, 2012
One of my favorite speaking topics is about the power of one person. One person, or a small group of likeminded individuals, can accomplish anything. Likely, they have more power than mega-organizations, due to their nimbleness and ambition. One of the greatest impacts a conference can have on an organization is to unleash this type …
Posted on March 8, 2012
For many of you, finding new leaders is an on-going challenge. In HR world, they call this the “bench-strength” issue and it can be a game changer. As companies expand, new divisions are formed, requiring fresh leaders to guide them to effectiveness. For startups, this is even more critical. Pick the wrong one and …
