Tag Archives: Business

Leaders as Readers

A recent HBR blog post titled “For Those Who Want to Lead, Read,” got me thinking about the role reading plays in leadership. Parents are familiar with reading logs, book reports and the importance of enforcing the daily reading habit … Continue reading

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Applying the 5As Framework

Often when working with clients to design and deliver leadership training, I’m told to create an experience where participants have fun, are fully engaged in the program and learn new skills.  Recently, I partnered with a client, a major U.S.-based insurance company, that decided … Continue reading

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U.S. Army Embraces Wikis

In July, the U.S. Army broke with long-standing tradition and began encouraging all personnel to contribute to U.S. Army Field Manual.  The Army Field Manual, which contains detailed information and how-to’s, serves as a playbook for soldiers operating in the field.  The New … Continue reading

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Using Soccer to Teach Leadership

Soccer is by far the world’s most popular sport.  In many ways, soccer, or football as it is known outside of America, transcends the sports world and is deeply embedded in the culture of most countries.  The hype and media saturation of soccer … Continue reading

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