“Beethoven can write music, thank God, because he can’t do anything else!” – Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven was not an impressive musician in his early years. His teachers at school…
Year: 2015
Are You Making Leadership Deposits or Withdrawals?
We live in a “me” centered culture. We are taught to make sure that we look out for number one. We are in charge of our own careers and consequently…
When Silence is NOT Golden
A friend recently shared with me his concern about how his CEO has managed to shut down free flowing discussion in the organization. This CEO uses fear and intimidation to…
Be the Power at the Back of the Room
It’s a story that plays out every day in organizations of all shapes and size. Here is the scenario: Tom has had a successful career managing programs for the…
Let’s End Death by Meetings
“If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be ‘meetings.” ―…
Flexing Your Creativity Muscle
“You can’t wait for inspiration; you have to go after it with a club” -Jack London There may be no more important quality that is needed in leaders in…