Recently my wife and I finished watching the HBO special “John Adams”. Throughout the series two things struck a powerful cord in me. First, how lucky we were as Americans that with no long, indigenous national history or established political… Read More ›
Self-Management
UNTESTED ASSUMPTIONS
I am often asked what I believe is a manager’s worst enemy on the job. My favorite answers is “AN UNTESTED ASSUMPTION”. And is it ever easy to assume them and act on them to our detriment. A lot has… Read More ›
‘KNOW THYSELF’ SAID SOCRATES
I believe oneself is the very first person one must learn how to manage if we hope to succeed in managing others. Accordingly, some self- knowledge and a lot of self-awareness are essential accompanying steps. But most of us struggle… Read More ›