Category: Leadership/Coaching/Teams

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 3 Innovation Thought-Starters

    Here are three ideas that can help overcome the “we’ve always done it this way” syndrome, and better yet, foster a forward-looking, innovative culture and mindset.