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
Og Mandino was one of the motivational speakers and authors I followed while honing my sales skills many years ago. He believed we need to live each day by a set of principles that could help ground us and give us direction despite the obstacles we may encounter. His principles were about seizing the present.
In one “Peanuts” cartoon, Linus makes the mistake of telling his big sister Lucy that he wants to be a doctor when he grows up. Lucy is flabbergasted and laughs at him, saying, “You could never be a doctor! You know why? Because you don’t love humankind!” Linus responds, “I do too love humankind! It’s
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