Monthly Archives: August 2008

Why Good Leaders Cannot Change in time to save themselves?

I almost cried when I read this excellent article: “Of Cell Phones, Maps and Mental Models: Why Doing What Was Right Is Sometimes Completely Wrong” from the Wharton website. This article hits it squarely on the head. It is an … Continue reading

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The Leadership Competencies – Operational

If you think about it, running a business really isn’t that difficult. I mean, it breaks down to be as simple as: Open shop Make products Call customers Take orders Make delivery Collect money Now, how complicated can that be, … Continue reading

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Off Topic – The Color Expert

This is a story about product management, product marketing, subject matter experts and protecting one’s behind. Enjoy. I decided that my car needed a new color. So, off I went to the spray paint workshop. They had this color consultant … Continue reading

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The Leadership Competencies – Technical

When you stand and up say, “let’s go!” do you expect people to follow? Why would anyone follow you? Well, usually, it is because you know where you are going. Or rather, they hope you know where you are going. … Continue reading

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The Leadership Competencies – Overview

I would like to propose that for anyone to be a good leader, there are certain basic competencies that are needed. A lot of focus has always been put on the charisma of a leader, the tasks and the roles … Continue reading

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Advertising and Marketing are not effective for small business

It is quite a common lament by small businesses that advertising and marketing that seem to work so well for others, are almost always a total waste of money for the small business person. I just did a guest post … Continue reading

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