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Why Are You Always in the Middle? Because You’re A Leader!
My life and business are full of experts. That’s good thing. Experts know things that I will not ever learn myself, nor have any interest in learning. Please note that experts are much different than “those with opinions”, I see many more opinions expressed in the course of the day than expertly vetted information.
Crisis Leadership: What Does the Price of Gold Really Mean?
My life and business are full of experts. That’s good thing. Experts know things that I will not ever learn myself, nor have any interest in learning. Please note that experts are much different than “those with opinions”, I see many more opinions expressed in the course of the day than expertly vetted information.
Crisis Leadership: Action Starts with a Credible “I Don’t Know”
My life and business are full of experts. That’s good thing. Experts know things that I will not ever learn myself, nor have any interest in learning. Please note that experts are much different than “those with opinions”, I see many more opinions expressed in the course of the day than expertly vetted information.
Crisis Leadership: Challenge Your Assumptions
My Mom recently sold her half of a duplex in Jupiter, Florida. Cleaning out the two-bedroom house, originally owned by my grandparents then passed to my parents, was a trip down memory lane. I kept a few things that were sentimental, and also a few that I thought were valuable.
What Do Pick-Up Truck Owners and the Followers of a Finnish-born Software Engineer Have in Common?
I will give you a hint, it’s part of our humanness, how we organize ourselves into social groups. Our need for this governs interactions with products, brands, businesses and each other. So, what do pick-up truck owners and the followers of Linus Torvalds have in common?
Company Culture: When is the Best Time to Change it?
Several times a month, I find myself in an in-depth conversation about company culture. There are compelling reasons why a company’s culture must be healthy. In fact, it’s hard to argue the counter point when talking about long term value of a company.
Crisis Leadership: Shine the Light
As a leader it’s my job to shine a light on what’s going on around me, interpret it and influence others in a positive direction. Using my sight, I notice what’s important to benefit my team, my organization and our world.
Crisis Leadership: Speed of the Leader = Speed of the Team
When my team isn’t getting the urgency of the situation. I look in the mirror. My sense of urgency (or lack) must be setting the pace for the team. When I figure out how I am challenged in a specific area, and change my approach, the team usually follows.
Build Your Business Core Strength
Twice weekly, I head to the gym to challenge myself with Octavio Cifuentes, a South Florida trainer. He has a process and method, often not readily apparent, building my strength to be both durable and explosive. Durable and explosive… that sounds like a great business attribute.