Archive for October, 2010

What to Do on a No-Win Situation

What to Do on a No-Win Situation

One of the toughest lessons I had to learn as a businessman was to identify, and successfully deal with a no-win situation. That’s a very difficult situation for an entrepreneur to navigate because most of us are optimists by nature. We want to believe we can rescue the relationship, deliver (Continue reading…)

Is Your Leadership Style Killing Your Organization?

Is Your Leadership Style Killing Your Organization?

Leadership drives everything we do. Great leaders take us into the future with their ability to see what’s not yet reality and inspire and motivate us to get there.  As a consultant who has worked with hundreds of  business and church leaders, I have noticed that often great leaders have (Continue reading…)

I Need Community and So Do You

I Need Community and So Do You

I was planning on running 9 miles yesterday morning. I ended up running 12. What happened? I was encouraged  (or shamed) into going further than I anticipated. But at the end of the run, I was better off for it. I had a strong sense of accomplishment and both my (Continue reading…)

Is Casual Friday Out of Control?

Is Casual Friday Out of Control?

Casual Friday is now a staple of the American workforce. It started decades ago with business men not wearing a tie on Fridays and it has taken a life of its own. With more and more businesses now embracing casual attire as the norm, one would surmise that Casual Friday (Continue reading…)