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The Madoff Ponzi Scheme is a story about what can happen if the warning signs of silent problems aren't heeded. If you don't, it's amazing how dim a light one can be blinded by. Read More

So last night, I watched and listened and thought. And then it came to me. Favre epitimizes the role of quarterback, and the leadership responsibilites associated with that role. Read More

In most stories, a major character is confronted with a dilemma, often the challenge between “Doing what's right” and “Doing the right thing.” The tension between these two is real and visible, and while the desired outcome is clear, the means to the outcome is sketchy and treacherous at best. And the dilemma often feels bigger than life itself. Read More

China is a world power. However, China also feels like its just a minute away from another Without Warning Event, which will be heard and felt around the world. Read More

Several years ago I discovered that a direct correlation between silent problems and business performance exists. Companies that deal with their potential and real silent problems quickly perform at a much higher level than companies that allow their silent problems to accumulate. So naturally as an executive coach, I spend a disproportionate amou Read More

On the surface the "structured to go broke" is an absurd concept, since all industries and companies are structured and designed for success. Right? If they weren't structured for success, from a Darwinian perspective they shouldn't exist. However, I'm pondering whether the very nature of some industries/companies, predispose them to be structur Read More

In recent months, I've been watching and thinking about Sony. Twenty years ago, they were a symbol of innovation that demanded premium pricing and received it. Their brand had value, and were rewarded for it. However in recent years, they've experienced many challenges in remaining a market and technology leader. Are they suffering from many of th Read More

In my presentation, Without Warning, I present the problem, silent problem and without warning trifecta. I discuss how a codependency exists between problems and silent problems. I illustrate how problems that are uncomfortable want to naturally gravitate toward becoming silent. And once they've become silent, over time they naturally want to grav Read More

A year ago, Tata Motors bought the Land Rover and Jaguar brands from Ford Motor Company for $2.4 billion. Today, Tata announced their first loss in seven years. The reason. Land Rover and Jaguar. Read More

Your journey has just begun. This is the real world. As you well know, change is hard, and this initiative is no different. What you've envisioned seems plausible. The early responders have given your efforts credibilty and the encouragement to move forward. The naysayers hava also lined up. To have a vision simply is not enough. What lies in fro Read More