Leadership
What’s the one thing successful people never do #blindpost
This is a blindpost from the article, What’s the one thing successful people never do, by Bernard Marr. Sticking with the blindpost rules, I didn’t read his article until I finished my post. In fact, do me a favor and before you read this, think about what you think might be the answer. What do…
Read MoreWhat being an authentic leader really means #blindpost
This is a blindpost on this HBR article, and per the blindpost rules I did not read the article until after I wrote this. Let’s start with what being authentic means. To me being authentic means being trustworthy, being able to be relied on, being genuine, etc. It’s a pretty great word, actually. I’m not sure…
Read MoreThe only argument I’ll listen to is one between Jordan and Ruth…
“In fact, when the 21-year-old from Wilmington, N.C., first landed at O’Hare Airport to join the Bulls, there was no one to pick him up. A limo driver and crazy sports fan named George Koehler spotted Jordan searching for a cab and offered him a ride.” “Everybody got chills when the Bulls blew past the…
Read MoreHow Bezos does meetings
I find this interview with Jeff Bezos fascinating. In it he talks about how he conducts his top executive meetings: Meetings of his “S-team” of senior executives begin with participants quietly absorbing the written word. Specifically, before any discussion begins, members of the team — including Bezos — consume six-page printed memos in total silence for…
Read MoreLessons from a Fortune 100 CEO
During my Leadership Atlanta experience my classmates and I were able to spend time with CEO’s and Presidents of major companies in Atlanta. A group of us, usually 20-30 of my classmates, would have an hour to pick the brains of these great leaders. I wrote about several of them, including our time with the…
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