Last week, we learned that the NBC anchor person Brian Williams lied in 2003 about his involvement in a Gulf War helicopter raid, saying that he’d been riding in a Chinook Helicopter that was hit by an RPG fired by Iraqi ground troops. It turns out that he was in a helicopter that night, but […]
Corporate Culture
General Motors Co. Flawed Culture Can Kill – Don’t let it Happen to You
Good article, even if he didn’t interview me for my thoughts. But he did. Enjoy.
Building a Corporate Culture of Accountability Means Fair Play For Everyone
At this past Thanksgiving dinner, I chatted with the 27-year-old daughter of some close friends, Kelsey. Kelsey is like a second daughter to me since I’ve known her all her life. She finished college two years ago and is now working in the nonprofit sector as a fundraiser for a large social service agency. When I asked her how things were […]
A Mother and A World Leader Offer Lessons In Forgiveness To Apply At Work
Recently I was involved in a project that was being coordinated by a friend. She was under a lot of pressure managing all the details required to successfully complete her tasks. She had complained in the past that project participants didn’t always respond to her emails and texts in a timely manner. It not only […]
Honesty and Integrity Make a Great Holiday Gift
I got a nice surprise this holiday season which reminded me that there are decent people out there who will strive to do the right thing, even when it requires time and energy above and beyond their “job description.” Earlier this week, our marketing manager, Kathie Pillard got a call from Michelle Hopp, an employee […]
Eight Steps For Productive Meetings
1. Determine the purpose. People are quick to judge something as stupid if it wastes their time. Holding a Friday afternoon meeting every Friday because it’s Friday is stupid. Having a clear purpose for the meeting that contributes to everyone’s success is smart. 2. Consider alternatives to meetings. Can the purpose be accomplished equally well […]