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Tony Harvey: For some years now managers have been using the system of SMART goals and objectives to help them set targets for themselves and others. SMART has classically stood for : S - Specific M - Measurable A - Achievable R - Realistic T - Timely
I have found that SMART doesn’t go far enough. Read More

"Managers have lost dignity over the past decade in the face of wide spread institutional breakdown of trust and self-policing in business. To regain society’s trust, we believe that business leaders must embrace a way of looking at their role that goes beyond their responsibility to the shareholde Read More

When did we begin to argue with data? If I met you in person, I should be able to tell you my age and weight without feeling embarrassed. You then would decide if I’m fat, thin, normal, young or old, not the data. (Agreed, that would be awkward, but hypothetically…)

Data can’t make decisions. Read More

Rob Tucker: Ownership is not an intellectual state, it is a feeling. As such, you can talk about ownership and present the rational reasons why individuals on your team should take ownership until you are blue in the face and very little will happen.
How does a leader change feelings? Not by sayin Read More

Mike Myatt: I have yet to meet a CEO or entrepreneur who has endured the test of time without having an exceptionally strong moral compass. Read More

Professor Michael Roberto: Should a business leader be completely loyal to his or her firm's products?
That may seem like a stupid question. You might think that it's obvious that they should be loyal. After all, if they aren't dedicated to their own products, why should customers be?
However, if Read More

Inc.com: Back in September, Twitter announced it had 145 million users. Staggering, no? Well two months later, it now has 175 million users. Some are predicting it could break 200 million by the end of the year.
Something else amazing has happened to Twitter during this same time period. About a m Read More

Making inspiration is really quite simple. You’ll need some Conscientiousness, Why, Belief in Change, and Authenticity.
Apple inspires customers to buy their products. Let’s look at how they have put the recipe into action:
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The price companies pay by not investing in the leadership development of their frontline leaders is exorbitant. Because matching people with jobs they love and creating a work environment where employees thrive is priceless. Read More

The curse: One time I stayed at the salon until four o’clock in the morning to decorate and make sure everything was perfect for our ‘Blue Hawaiian Weekend’. If you are striving for excellence, where does it stop? Read More