Once upon a time in a tiny French village, the townspeople decided to honor their parish priest by each bringing a bottle of wine the following Sunday for the pastor’s empty wine barrel. The pastor was delighted, and he asked all in attendance to join him for a glass of wine from the now full
A young banker asked a retiring banker what the secret of success was in banking, and he responded, “Good judgment.” The rookie then said, “How do you get good judgment?” The older banker said, “Experience.” To which the youngster asked, “How do you get experience?” And the retiring banker said, “Bad judgment.” Or as Mark
I played golf with a friend recently. I was fascinated by his career accomplishments and leadership principles. He’s exactly the “leader of the future” that I believe in, and so I asked him to share his philosophy, much of which I’ve actually practiced. Alan Mulally was the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ford
Business lessons come from many sources. I am particularly fond of stories that feature animals, perhaps because they strip away the politics and focus on the practical. (Also, I don’t need to change names to protect the innocent!) Here are a few of my favorites, along with the lessons we can learn from them: No
A young college graduate, determined to find a position with a reputable company, began seeking interviews. Although she faced continual rejection, her persevering talent kept her goals in mind. One busy personnel manager, flooded with applications, suggested the hopeful applicant check back in 10 years. “No problem,” said the young woman. “Would a morning or
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