Proven Strategies On How To Create a Hit
Here’s a short story about the possibilities of success or failure, as well as the factors and randomness that go into deciding the outcome. Joanne is a young single mom who writes her first book, and then finds an agent who agrees to try and help find a publisher. The book is sent to a […]
8 Rules For Creating Your Future (From A Rock Guitarist)
I came across a couple interviews that I found to be very insightful for anyone wanting to create and improve an extraordinary business or life. What’s noteworthy, is that the interviews were with someone from an area not typically associated with teaching leadership or growth. The interviews were with rock guitar virtuoso Steve Vai. Now, you […]
No Bad Deals: 6 Essential Negotiation Skills To Increase Effectiveness
I had the opportunity to meet Linda Ginzel, a Clinical Professor of Managerial Psychology at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Linda specialized in leadership development, organization behavior and negotiation skills; and was in New York City to lead a session on negotiation for One Day University. At a very fundamental level, it’s been said that […]
Love Over Gold
I reread the article in the New York Times titled “For the Love Of Money” by Sam Polk, wherein he talks about his being addicted to money (among other harmful substances). Mr. Polk worked on Wall Street as a bond and credit default swap trader, and discusses being disappointed making only $1.5 million in his second year […]
A Hypercompetitive World: Part 1 – Globalization & Technology
This is the first in a three-part posting on the changing rules of global business competition and a summary of my discussions with Professor Richard D’Aveni, of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, winner of the prestigious A. T. Kearney Award for research, and a recognized leading worldwide strategy consultant. D’Aveni is often ranked in the top 20 […]
A Hypercompetitive World: Part 2 – The End of Sustainable Competitive Advantage
This is the second in a three-part posting on the changing rules of global business competition and a summary of my discussions with Professor Richard D’Aveni, of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, winner of the prestigious A. T. Kearney Award for research, and a recognized leading worldwide strategy consultant. D’Aveni is often ranked in the top 20 […]
A Hypercompetitive World: Part 3 – Ten New Business Strategy Lessons
This is the last in a three-part posting on the changing rules of global business competition and a summary of my discussions with Professor Richard D’Aveni, of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, winner of the prestigious A. T. Kearney Award for research, and a recognized leading worldwide strategy consultant. D’Aveni is often ranked in the top 20 […]
10 Things You Need to Know About Work
Some years ago, I asked my friend Stephen D. Chakwin Jr. to be a guest speaker at a “Dine & Learn” event for a company where I worked. Stephen is an attorney practicing in the greater New York area. He’s intelligent, reflective and a life-long learner. That evening, he spoke earnestly to the group about […]
One, Two, Three, Four (Drum Intro)
We’ve all turned up the stereo and blasted a favorite song. And loudly sang along. And probably danced alone in the living room. Maybe even played a little air guitar. We call singers, songwriters and musicians – “musical artists” for a reason. Their work, their art, can inspire us. Immediately put us in a better […]
29 Lessons From Working With Leaders
There’s nothing quite like working with great people. During a recent business trip, I thought about the things I’ve learned from some of the great people with whom I’ve had the pleasure of working. I simply thought about those folks who’ve made lasting positive impressions, the ones I learned from and wanted to emulate. It […]