Why did we have to invest $180,000 to legitimize that learning? Do you think the answer we figured out in Part 1 sounded simple and obvious? The best way to answer these questions is to think about how your own organization operates: When a vital project or initiative must be…
The ACG Cincinnati's 2011 CEO Focus event - Dave Dillon, CEO of The Kroger Company, spoke on "Lessons Learned via Organic Growth and Acquisitions" This event was absolutely fantastic and I feel inspired to share my key takeaways with you. The choices you make will create your strategy: Customer First Strategy…
Do you realize the importance of visualizing and consciously planning for success rather than merely planning enough to get started and then hoping that good things happen? In 1994, my company’s senior leadership decided that they needed to learn the root cause of why some of the $13 billion corporation’s…
One of the aspects I really enjoy while I am conducting an interview with a leader in a career transition is looking for a unique connection to break the ice and to make the time more comfortable for myself and the people I interview. I have met many interesting people…
So, how can we succeed more often? There is one essential element of success that is too often unknown, under-appreciated, and poorly executed by key decision makers. That element is called “The Technical Right to Succeed.” Here are some keys to this element of success: Whenever leaders choose to undertake…
Centennial, Inc. Invites You to the Greater Cincinnati May ExecuNet Meeting GUEST SPEAKER: Mike Sipple, Sr., President & Owner of Centennial, Inc. TOPIC: “How to interact effectively with an executive recruiter.” DATE/TIME: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 from 8:30 - 10:30 am (Arrive at 8am to network) LOCATION: Rookwood Tower - 3805 Edwards…
So, why do we fail so often? As you watch or listen to TV and radio news and talk shows and read newspapers this week, pay close attention and keep a mental record of the percentage of time that is spent critiquing and criticizing failures, as opposed to celebrating success.…
This years Chick-fil-A Leadercast is quickly approaching and it is very important that we encourage all leaders across the world to prepare for this great event! Hopefully you can be amongst the thousands who will attend but if not there are also ways you can learn and develop from this…
Preparing and delivering communication provides me with a lot of satisfaction. I love the challenge of clearly conveying a desired message to an audience and then motivating them to think and act differently. When I write, there is one phase of writing that I call “addition by subtraction.” I add…
