Does tech work for us or do we work for tech?
For decades, more technology often meant more productivity. But now Dr. Albert Green wonders if we’re confusing dependency with productivity.
Digital Sherlock
Progressive organizations are using digital evidence in a proactive manner to catch potential problems earlier.
Appreciate your stalwarts
When an organization is characterized by chaos, a stalwart who follows his or her own standard of excellence is priceless — those who put their head down and focus on their job, working to be the best at what they do out of a sense of personal pride.
‘It’s just the cost of doing business’
By accepting “that’s the way it is” as a mindset, you’ll always follow, but never lead.
Here are 10 tips that should make your journey more fulfilling
When I was asked to deliver a college commencement speech several years ago, a friend of mine suggested I reflect on my many years of business experience and talk about the 10 lessons I would like to share with graduates about the journey that is business and life. Here they are. No. 1: There is […]
Three key relationships that can help broaden the reach of your leadership talents
Once you have built up your career, creating a strong personal brand with memorable, significant and impactful professional experiences, securing a seat on a board is a logical and exciting step. Board service is the result of both a commitment to excellence in your profession and a history of strong relationships within the community you […]
Three ways negativity can make you a better entrepreneur
To be a successful entrepreneur, it’s helpful to have a certain level of bravado. Demonstrative levels of confidence and optimism can help a leader maintain a steady course for investors and team members when there are bumps in the road. That said, an honest look at the other side of the coin can often enlighten […]
Find your sweet spot between blind trust and micromanagement
How do you manage your executives? Imagine a line scale where full empowerment or blind trust is on the extreme left. Senior executives are empowered to do whatever they want. If a problem arises, the CEO may plead ignorance. On the extreme right of the same scale is micromanagement, where the CEO performs executive responsibilities […]
A lawyer, CIA analyst and a crisis management specialist walk into a bar…
Before James Comey headed up the FBI, he served as general counsel of Lockheed Martin Corp. While at Lockheed, he spoke at the National Security Agency about how studying law is similar to the education intelligence analysts receive. He elaborated on what he called a “uniquely lawyerly ability … to transport ourselves to another time […]
Communication agility can help you fit your message to your audience
The best way to ensure peak physical performance is to maintain a regime of exercise to keep our bodies physically fit. In much the same way, exercising one’s mind, skills and capacity to utilize applicable tools is essential to achieving and sustaining an edge in today’s business world. A virtual daily diet of expert blogs, […]