Leading Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I IN 1982, Tom Peters and Bob Waterman released In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies. Yet, Peters and Waterman pointed out that there were bright spots in the economy. In spite of the times, some companies were pursuing excellence in the execution of their missions. Perhaps not.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

He spent 20 years building that company, Robelle, into a global software powerhouse. ” When asked about a leadership lesson he learned from her first job, David replies concisely: “Do what is expected of you.” While still at university, he joined a young software startup as the first employee after the founders.

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Tim Milburn

OCTOBER 2, 2013

I know companies — strong organizations — centered on these values. Once a company starts to condone lying as a matter of course, it is headed for serious trouble. Bob Waterman has written a penetrating little book, Adhocracy: The Power to Change. Accountability. Perseverance. Discipline. ” ACCOUNTABILITY.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

The following are five candidates for the practical values having foremost importance: Integrity Accountability Diligence Perseverance Discipline I know companies -- strong organizations -- centered on these values. Once a company starts to condone lying as a matter of course, it is headed for serious trouble.

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