Ed Robinson’s Blog
Here is the next installment of my fictional interviews with important historical figures. This time it is Confucius. “When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see…
Build Your Org Structure Around Your Strengths, Not Textbook Recommendations
Build The Organizational Structure That Fits Your Strengths “There is no one perfect org chart—only the one that helps you win.” This blog was triggered by a Vistage group meeting today. We were…
Wisdom From a Master: Pat Murray’s Five Leadership Truths
Pat Murray’s legacy, and why he still matters Pat Murray left behind a profound legacy. He served as a President of TEC (Now Vistage) before I became a Chair and, for decades, was…
How to Build a High-Performance Small Business
High performance is achievable You don’t need jargon to run a tighter, faster shop. You need a simple way to set priorities, make decisions quickly, and keep work moving without drama. I think…
The Mountain Before Me – A Fictional Final Conversation with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Introduction – Interview with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here is another in my series of fictional interviews with historical figures. This time, it is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) It feels fitting…
Are You a Steak Knife or a Butter Knife Leader?
Are You a Steak Knife or a Butter Knife Leader? A few weeks ago, I watched a business leader wrestle with a decision he already knew he needed to make. Every week, he’d…
Parenting Advice: Give Your Kids Some Breathing Room
Introduction: The New Reality of Parenting Childhood today looks very different than it did a generation or two ago. Between participation trophies, endless youth leagues, and social media highlight reels, kids are feeling…
Leaders Should Model and Expect Learning Behavior
Introduction: The Need for Continuous Learning “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” — John F. Kennedy Every great leader I’ve ever met has one thing in common—they love to learn. It’s…
The Conqueror Who Chose Peace – A Leadership Conversation with Ashoka the Great
My fictitious leadership interview with Ashoka the Great: Background He is one of the most fascinating figures from ancient India’s past. His empire encompassed a vast portion of the Indian subcontinent, and he…
The Price of Victory – A Fireside Conversation with Winston Churchill
Another installment in my series of fictional interviews with historical leadership figures. This time it is Winston Churchill. “To each, there comes in their lifetime that special moment when they are figuratively tapped…
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