The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side. Milton Berle defined a team meeting as a group of people who “keep minutes and waste hours.” If you agree, you’re in good company. Arthur V. Ciervo, director of public information for Pennsylvania State University, estimated that the average manager spends 14 to 20 hours a …
Leadership And The Power of Inception
Ordinary people have a dream. But extraordinary people instill a dream. A while ago, I was feeling “cool.” I landed in Atlanta, picked up a sharp red convertible, and started on my drive to my speaking engagement in Alabama. Of course, the weather was great, the top was down, and with my shades on, I felt and thought I looked …
Five More Rules For Great Leadership
“Free enterprise means that the more enterprising you are, the freer you are.” Mark Victor Hansen coined the phrase above. And it’s a good one. It goes right along with Charles Sykes’ eleven rules, found in his book, Dumbing Down Our Kids. The rules, however, apply to anyone who wants success in his or her career. Last week I gave …
Teams That Win: Tips And Tactics For Scoring Major Victories
Nothing is impossible to the person who doesn’t have to do it himself. There’s an old story about the man who wanted to know the difference between heaven and hell. So he was given a chance to tour both places. At first he was confused. In both places he saw great banquet halls filled with the finest foods. But an …