End of Year Leadership Exercise
This is a very good week for reflection—looking both backward and forward. We spend most of the year caught-up in activities and plans and the danger is that we box…
Best practice in leadership development and management succession
Like most leaders, you are probably concerned about attracting, cultivating, and retaining good talent. You want to be confident that the right capabilities are on hand now and in the…
Before communicating a new strategy or change, do this
When launching a new strategy or change, the last thing you want to do is announce it to the full organization. That's why major capital fund-raising campaigns aren’t announced publicly…
Never Give Up
Yesterday the Green Bay Packers, down 26-3 at halftime, came back to stun the Dallas Cowboys 37-36. It wasn’t a fluke—the New England Patriots have had similar comebacks this season.…
Navigating Corporate Strategy — Introduction
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Having Your Head in the Game
With three minutes to go in the game, and his team leading by 30 points, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is studying and discussing game pictures on the sideline. He’s…