Are We Really Educating Our Children?
Once again, I sat down with the wisest person I’ve ever met. In this conversation, he and I brainstormed about the educational system. As with all of my conversations with him, I experienced the sensation of being educated about subjects I may not have considered. This dialogue was no different. As usual, he leads with […]
Are Good Intentions Hurting Society?
In another conversation with the wisest gentleman I’ve ever met, he expounded on a blind spot of society. This time he kind of made my head spin. And I write this post with great hesitation. He uncovered a societal motive that is intended to be in the best interest of all. However, it has done […]
How Might the Wisest Man in the World Address Society?
With the proliferation of talk shows and the Internet, there are far too many resources that provide advice. How do you distinguish what advice is appropriate for you when different gurus provide conflicting suggestions? With that said, it’s not hard to understand why so many people are confused and continue to make poor decisions. Over […]
Is It Because of Microwaves or Marriages?
Without question, this article addresses a subject that is rarely, if ever, discussed in the context it is presented. And it is a topic that may not put a smile on the faces of many. Notwithstanding, it is a major problem and it’s time to take the covers off of an issue that may be […]
What Do Organizations Fear Most?
“The things we fear most in organizations—fluctuations, disturbances, imbalances—are the primary source of creativity.” — Margaret J. Wheatley From her quote, Margaret Wheatley understood abstract thinking. Abstract thinking is often the cause of uncertainty, disturbances and imbalances. For an organization, this may be seen as chaotic. At the same time, it can be a powerful […]
How Leaders Remove Fables from Corporate Culture
Fables are part of US culture. They can even be bedtime stories for children. As a result, we live with fables as though they are an essential part of life. To clarify, a fable is not storytelling, even though there is a story being told. It is not gossip, even though it may be the […]
How Fables Destroy Corporate Culture
Leaders who make up fables in their mind can easily ruin their chances of success. At the same time, those below the leader can destroy the culture of an organization with fables. In worse case, from recent research, fables can possibly erode the health of a human being. A fable is a false or inaccurate […]
Why Is It So Difficult to Become a Great Leader?
“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” – English proverb In a way, the quote above says it all. However, I would like to peel this conversation in layers, like peeling an onion. I will take this opportunity to uncover why some people are only comfortable with smooth seas or situations. And others will […]
Why CEOs Fail
There are few who acquire the title CEO. Those who do are capable of making a huge commitment and have an abundance of talent and ambition. However, CEOs who lack effective succession plans find themselves overwhelmed and missing opportunities to build thriving enterprises. Succession plans impact so many aspects of a business that this article […]
What Has Corporate America Done for You?
My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. – John F. Kennedy In the US, corporate America has become the enemy. It is seen as the greed machine that steals money, destroys the environment, imposes its products and services on the innocent and […]