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The Dangers of Charisma

I have often written here about the challenges of micromanagement and the limitations it puts on eff...

Culture vs. Rules

The recent drama at JP Morgan Chase has brought the subject of government regulation and oversight f...

A Constructive Use for Fear

Fear can be a powerful motivator.   But how it is used tells us a lot about a leader.  There have...

Dream or Vision

In his 2009 book “How the Mighty Fall,” Jim Collins examines great companies that have f...

Dream or Vision

In his 2009 book “How the Mighty Fall,” Jim Collins examines great companies that have f...

Is it a Dream or a Vision?

It is that time of year again.  The crowds at the gym and walking paths have begun to thin from the...

A Surgeon’s view of Coaching

New Yorker Magazine ran this article on coaching in their October 3 issue.  It is surprising for a ...

Lessons from the Arts Community

This week, I attended the Arkansas Arts Council awards banquet.  I thought I was there to honor Mar...