If you are like most of us, by this time in the new year you have received emails or read articles or have been in discussions about the new year, the opportunity for a fresh … Read More
Accountability Starts with Results
Accountability has three important components: results, consequences and sustainment. Today, let’s focus on results.
Seeing is Believing
Monkey See Optical is the first inductee into my new Feet to the Fire© Hall of Fame. I will be featuring exceptional businesses, recognizing their efforts and strengths. If you know of a business you think should be featured, contact me.
The Role of Reward and Recognition
Many of the organizations that consistently and transparently review their aligned goals also incorporate reward and recognition programs. Some utilize campaigns, contests, or celebrations. The most effective reward programs are not large-scale corporate events, but … Read More
The Power of Brevity
For many years, I considered executive summaries and/or abstracts as analogous to most effective executive interactions. “Be bright. Be brief. Be gone.” one of my former leaders used to say. That was a great lesson. … Read More
Generating Power through Alignment
Most people want meaningful work. They want to make a contribution they can be proud of. They are not working solely for the compensation; although insufficient and inequitable compensation is a detractor, higher levels of … Read More
The Changing Face of Retirement
Although retirements among the relatively large boomer population will create vacancies, it will not be in a straightforward manner. Many retirees want to maintain the intellectual stimulation they received in the workplace. Most also want … Read More
Accountable Leaders Foster Creativity
In my book, Feet to the Fire, I discuss the different facets of leadership and how to successfully navigate a variety of challenges. We explore what it means to model personal accountability and how to hold others to account.
One facet of leadership is productivity. Harnessing productivity is key to achieving the important balance of structure and efficiency. Done right, you and your team can take much more control over your time and achieve more in fewer hours.
Accountability: Following an Annual Succession Process
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock and I are completely aligned on creating accountable practices for talent development. BlackRock follows an annual succession process as outlined in my book Feet to the Fire. This process is scalable and as effective for a small not-for-profit as it is for a multi-billion dollar conglomerate.
One Step From Flawless
Gramercy Tavern in Manhattan has been operating in a historic building for over 20 years. While attending meetings in Manhattan, my American colleagues and Constance Dierickx and Linda Henman and I went to Gramercy for lunch.
Although we arrived late for our reservation, they were welcoming and courteous…