Leadership

Handling success with grace

Most of us know the basic formula for achieving success professionally: work hard, build solid relationships and do the tasks…

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Leadership

Workplace leadership: then and now

Leadership style has evolved over the years, but its most basic principles remain unchanged. In my 50+ years in business-leadership…

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Leadership

Be proactive in tackling difficult situations

Leaders frequently face all sorts of difficult situations with team members, peers and bosses. Issues might include bad attitudes, performance…

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Leadership

Get busy and take charge of your career

You can either let circumstances set your career path or you can take charge. You may not achieve everything you…

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Leadership

First step for new supervisors: Take a deep breath

Whether you’ve finally secured your dream CEO job or are just starting out in a junior-level leadership role, I advise…

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Leadership

Whether it’s a yes or no, responding earns respect

When you take the time to make a personal call and leave a message, you expect to receive a response…

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Leadership

When businesses behave badly

One of the nation’s largest banks is dealing with a massive scandal affecting tens of thousands of customers. Wells Fargo,…

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Leadership

Outfoxing the competition

Staying ahead of the competition is a full-time job for most everyone in business. Leaders continually check rivals’ new products,…

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Leadership

Hiring is the most important decision

A leader’s biggest, best and most important decisions typically involve people. The impact of a “people decision” is unparalleled because…

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Philanthropy

Coaching youth about life, career

One truly rewarding part of being a leader is handing down knowledge to the next generation. Coaching young people about…

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