November 04, 2008 - by Melissa Westmoreland
One of my favorite quotes about learning comes from Major League baseball pitcher Vernon Sanders Law: Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards. It seems not so long ago that I was a young manager in manufacturingor more approp... More »
September 04, 2008 - by Linda Baker
Succession planning has evolved from a CEO-replacement tactic to a future-oriented strategy that ensures business continuity over multiple leadership positions. So just what is succession planning? Simply, its a systematic approach to identifying the best candidates for... More »
May 04, 2008 - by Carol Decker
So many references to servant leadership assume that people who exercise servitude do so in a selfless manner. And some would even argue that servant leadership and selfless leadership are the same thing. Presumably, any degree of service exemplifies some sacrifice of t... More »
May 04, 2008 - by Melissa Westmoreland
You know that moment when a boss appears to be bearing down on you, nitpicking, or just plain in your business? Your insides tie into knots and you feel your blood pressure rise. Inside your head, a voice screams, Why dont you just leave me alone and let me do my job?! ... More »
May 04, 2008 - by Michael Kroth
Sustainability is a hot topic these days. Leaders tout green initiatives. Politicians, actors, and CEOs are now ersatz environmentalists. Perhaps your organization recently jumped on the bandwagon, trying to focus your goals in an eco direction. Suddenly you are trying ... More »
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