Next Level Blog

JULY 12, 2010

Apparently, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert thought the same thing because it wasn’t long before he had posted a scathing open letter to the Cavs’ fans on the team’s official web site. In contrast to the seedy and classless drama engineered by James and Gilbert, this weekend marked the passing of Bob Sheppard.

Class 135

Class Gilbert Leadership Letter 135

You're Not the Boss of Me

JANUARY 2, 2011

I wrote Unlocking the Energy – Another Job for Leaders because I was thinking about what it actually takes for people to unlock hidden reservoirs of energy from others and have them use it willingly in the accomplishment of great work. Managing & Leading…Lessons from Gilbert & Sullivan was really fun to write.

Review 46

Review Gilbert Diversity Blog 46

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Our soon ending year, 2010, has been fascinating. Silicon Valley remains the global hot spot of innovation, and America continues to churn out innovative companies like Groupon and Bloom Energy. The next step is developing the processes, tools, systems and structures to help companies more reliably pave the first mile of growth.

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Innovation Venture Capitalist Entrepreneur Gilbert 15