Author: Harvey Chimoff

  • Is Apple’s Secret Culture Really the Way to Go?

    I’m a big fan of leveraging clear direction, teamwork, open collaboration and shared priorities to drive success in an organization. There’s a time and place for secrets, but secrecy shouldn’t be the hallmark of the organization. It’s tough to argue with Apple’s success, but I’d rather be on Coach K’s team every day of the…

  • Penney Pushes Change. What Can You Take Away?

    I’m not a student of J.C. Penney and who knows if this new strategy will lead to profitable growth. Retail is TOUGH. But, after reading the initial news report, and then watching Johnson’s presentation, a few points really stood out to me:

  • You Can Do It – Kipling’s Prescription for Success

    I was recently introduced to Kipling’s “If” poem, and its theme is apropos for my last post of 2011. So, I’ll spare you the predictions and Top 10 lists that you can get everywhere else.  Instead, watch this short video and draw out what makes sense for you in your professional and personal life about perseverance, leadership, inspiration, and…