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Not McKinsey again . . . Upwards Feedback
A while back I wrote a blog about how it seems to me that McKinsey&Co. is becoming more of a publishing house than a value-add consulting firm. Well, recently I received another article from the...
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Corporate Dead Zones . . .
In my former life I was a marine biologist and even though it has been many years since I left academia for the world of business I am still fascinated by how much we can learn from studying the oceans...
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A Return to the Opera
In a recent post we were exploring what business leaders can learn from an opera conductor (The CEO and the Opera). Today let’s explore the second business leadership principle, courtesy of Conductor...
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Foxhole Buddies . . .
“A friend is one who walks in when others walk out” -Walter Winchell Not too long ago I watched the HBO TV miniseries, The Pacific, produced by Tom Hanks. This is a companion piece to the widely...
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Corporate Dead Zones . . .
(Originally posted in Sept, 2011) In my former life I was a marine biologist and even though it has been many years since I left academia for the world of business I am still fascinated by how much we...
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Corporate Culture, Professionalism and the Conundrum of Subcultures
Conundrum: (noun) a confusing or difficult problem or question. In my last blog post, The Illusion of Corporate Culture, Part 2, I focused on why I believe there is no one single corporate culture in...
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Hidden Agenda, Leadership and Corporate Culture
I was recently having breakfast at an out-of-town hotel (something I do quite often these days) prior to a client meeting and at the table next to me sat three businessmen. They were also away on...
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George and Harry Take a Trip . . .
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” -George Bernard Shaw One of the marvels of modern aviation transportation is the autopilot which on a long...
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A Lesson in Leadership from Fitbit
Feedback is the breakfast of champions. ~Ken Blanchard Athletes serious about improving their fitness and physical capabilities have always known the value of feedback. How do you know if you are...
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Classical Music in the South of France and Group Behaviour
After a successful two weeks of classical music in the south of France, I now have a chance to step back, relax and think about lessons learned. It’s a habit I have used to good advantage throughout...
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