Thoughts on driving strong leadership, an engaging culture, and flawless execution.
Challenger. For the executives who deem it “the way”, it conjures up images of growing market share and a burgeoning top-line. From many of the sales people I have spoken with over the years, it elicits uneasy feelings that they are going to have to “change” and become aggressive jackasses towards their customers. Surprisingly, I […]
The opportunity was incredible. My friend, who is a financial adviser for a major firm, had an incredible opportunity pretty much fall in his lap. One of the firm’s top producers had left and his clients were up for grab. Through some connections, my friend had landed a meeting with a farmer who surprisingly had […]
It was early February 2000 and I was listening to the President of Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Alan MacKenzie, kick-off our National Meeting. An incredibly gifted and engaging speaker, Alan spoke for 45 minutes highlighting the success and growth the company had enjoyed during its first year and charting the path we would take in […]
The celebrations have already begun. I heard them on my back patio last night as firework displays explode in the towns nearby. Independence Day, one of the best celebrations of the year. When we bring together our friends and families to celebrate our independence as a nation. Along with the festive celebration, for me it’s […]
Last week I was telling a friend about my new blog site and he asked where I came up with the name. You may wonder too, so here it is… I’m not really sure who gave me the gift. All I remember is that I was fascinated by the boomerang in my hand. Sleek, beautiful, […]
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