The subject of leadership has always fascinated me—from the different theories behind it to the implementation of those theories and how to rally people behind change. Being an effective leader is incredibly difficult because you must demonstrate that you genuinely care and that following your lead is in the best interest of the organization. When … Continue reading Why Strategy Without a Good Coalition Is Doomed to Fail
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The Burden of Leadership
I have been thinking about writing a post that connects the challenge of leadership with the wildfires occurring in California. Here are some thoughts on the issue. It’s frustrating to see and hear national-level leaders and company CEOs blaming the fires on actions taken by state leaders that have nothing to do with the actual … Continue reading The Burden of Leadership
The DEI Dilemma
Apparently, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) continues to be a problem, as highlighted by many news articles and political pundits. We keep hearing how companies in the United States are abandoning their DEI policies. Recently, I read that Toyota, the Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer, is joining this trend.1 John Deere (an American agricultural machinery company), … Continue reading The DEI Dilemma
Book Review: Battlegrounds – The Fight to Defend the Free World
"A public informed about challenges to national security and issues that adversaries use to sow dissension, such as race, gun control, and immigration, will prove less vulnerable to manipulation. Education inoculates society against efforts to foment hatred and incite violence based on race, religion, politics, sexual orientation, or any other sub-identity. Finally, education combined with … Continue reading Book Review: Battlegrounds – The Fight to Defend the Free World
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