A consulting colleague of mine, Rear Admiral Winston Copeland (United States Navy, retired) with Top Gun Consulting, created a program about character and integrity. His vision was that this program could be used anywhere but particularly in government. We have spoken about breakdowns in the military, the U.S. Secret Service, Read more…
Unless you live in a cave outside of California, you have likely heard or read about the challenges the State of California is undergoing with respect to powering a huge part of the state. While Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has apologized for the pain they are inflicting on our Read more…
I was fortunate to see climate activist Greta Thunberg, a Swedish teenager, on the PBS NewsHour this past Friday. She arrived in the U.S. on a sailboat to avoid the carbon emissions that jet air travel creates. She is walking her talk. Greta believes (as do many) that climate change Read more…
While it’s hard to imagine my readers don’t know about Uber (Uber Technologies, Inc.), here’s a definition I found on Google.com: Uber Technologies, Inc. is an American multinational transportation network company offering services that include peer-to-peer ridesharing, ride service hailing, food delivery, and a bicycle-sharing system. The company is based Read more…
The NBA finals featured two terrific teams with the Toronto Raptors prevailing over the Warriors in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Championship. Congratulations, Raptors! Though my Golden State Warriors came up short, I feel nothing but deep respect and honor for their efforts to earn their third consecutive NBA Read more…
A study I recall hearing about from Jay Abraham indicated that nearly 70% of customers feel like they are treated with indifference by the businesses they interact with. 7 out of 10. That’s astonishing. You’d think a lot of businesses don’t believe their customers have alternatives. How often do you Read more…
Right out of college, I took a position as a detail draftsman at SCM Photocopier Products. The 2-person drafting/design teams committed to 55 hours per week (10 hours per weekday and 5 hours on Saturday) or 110 hours per team. I was days away from starting my MBA program at Read more…
What is the daunting challenge you face month after month, year after year that, if resolved, would make that quantum difference in your company? It’s 2019 and time to ponder what you or your company must do to “move the needle” on your business or your department. And, by Read more…
“Thank God It’s Monday” | What is Big Company Syndrome? This week’s focus: Leadership Innovation. How to tell if your company is plagued with big company syndrome.
The resounding World Series victory boils down to one word: Leadership. The Boston Red Sox won because they had a better manager, better hitting and better pitching. The Red Sox manager out managed the Los Angeles Dodger’s manager. Here’s how I see it. Clayton Kershaw, the Dodger’s ace pitcher, allowed Read more…