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How Political Ideology Can Impact the Success of M&As
While M&A deals may be an appealing option in the new normal, they are also notoriously hard to pull off. Naturally, incompatibility in…
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Lights Out: Pride, Delusion, and the Fall of General Electric
This isn’t just about General Electric. It’s about any company—big or small—that grows faster than its systems, confuses activity with progress, or…
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Why Good Leaders Fail
Leadership failure is a significant financial and reputational risk for organizations but can be prevented with the help of early detection and…
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Built To Last
Built to Last is not really a book about success. It is a book about endurance. Jim Collins and Jerry Porras studied…
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Leadership Thought #490 – Sometimes A Leader Sticks Around Too Long: Arsene Wenger
No leader can rest on their laurels for too long, and there is always another year or season coming when you must…
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Leadership Thought #477 – Eight Mistakes Leaders Make That Get Them In Trouble
A significant portion of life is trial and error. Our goal is to grow stronger and become wiser through life experiences, whatever…
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Leadership Thought #463 – You Need To Have Thick Skin To Lead Others
Leadership requires a thick skin. It certainly has its ups and downs and can test anyone’s emotional fortitude. However, this is precisely…
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Thomas Edison Quotes To Celebrate His Birthday
Few figures embody the spirit of resilience, determination, and innovation quite like Thomas Edison. His words remind us that success is rarely…
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Leadership Thought #448 – If What You Are Doing Isn’t Working, Then Try Something Else
One of the most frustrating and disheartening things that someone in my position must deal with is leaders who tend to ignore…
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Leadership Thought #255 – Managing Through Adversity
Some of us will achieve success that surpasses our expectations, while others will, regrettably, endure the painful consequences of failure. Most of…
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Leadership Thought #218 – The Struggle Is Part Of The Journey
Believe it or not I often feel sorry for people who achieve success too easily. If you don't have to work for…
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Daily Leadership Thought #127 – Learn From Your Mistakes
All successful people that I know learn from their mistakes and readily admit them. In fact, a significant mistake or two often…
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Daily Leadership Thought #98 – What Would Make You Fail?
I recommend that before taking on anything important in business (or life), you step back and consult the affected parties. Ask them…