Oct 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
A common theme I am seeing today in boards and charity executives is an insatiable desire to grow exponentially. With brave statements like, “If you are not growing you are dying!” Chairmen push CEOs to create budgets that represent 20 and 30% (or more)...
Jun 17, 2014 | Business, Organizational Leadership, Uncategorized
As a musician I get a kick out of those who approach me and say, “I wish I could play and sing like you.” Invariably I respond with a simple answer. “Start, take lessons, look up how to play on YouTube for free, it’s all there for the...
May 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
One of the big dangers in leadership is being a fat-head. Literally being smart, well read, and even able to explain great leadership concepts to everyone else, but not ever get them out of your head and in to practice. Concepts that we have all learned from the likes...
Apr 25, 2014 | Organizational Leadership, Uncategorized
One of the most difficult tasks in leadership is to fire people. Senior leaders are among the few with the authority to do it but, sadly, few of them exercise that authority – often to the detriment of themselves and their organization. I have fired my fair...
Mar 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
A definition of sustainability from Merriam-Webster online is: able to be used without being completely used up or destroyed. The ultimate in sustainable income is a royalty or fee based income stream that “renews” monthly or regularly for a service or...
Dec 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Clear communication re-enforces vision and gives stability to an organization. The key is to establish a core set of communicable measures, KPI’s that everyone is interested in and needing to get regular updates on. Then…update them regularly! It actually...
Nov 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Do you measure your success as a leader on the temperature of the culture of your organization? You should. Mission and vision are accomplished through your team. They must largely like and respect you, and as importantly, they must like and respect each other. When I...
Nov 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
To be clear, this post is for leaders of organizations or staff, not only for oneself. Talent and skill can allow people to succeed and profit on their own, but that doesn’t make you a great leader. It simple means you are successful. Why the caveat? Leaders...
Oct 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
Micromanagement is the opposite of empowerment. One of the hardest things to do as a leader is to lead through structure because it requires true empowerment. It requires that the leader actually trust the direct report (who is most likely a leader within the...
Aug 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
As a turn around artist of sorts, I actually find that skills in change management and reconciliation are of utmost importance to my company. Unfortunately, there are times when you hope for people. You counsel and wish for growth, for change, for hope, for a better...
