Remove Advice Remove Ethics Remove Operations Remove Teamwork
article thumbnail

John Wooden: What the Obituaries Missed

Michael Lee Stallard

Coach Wooden operated a meritocracy that treated every player fairly. If asked for advice, Wooden would reply, “I don’t give advice, I give opinions.&# He didn’t believe in the star system and told his players, “The star of the team is the team.&# why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

Follow-up 360
article thumbnail

What U2 and the US Navy Have in Common: Connecting with Core Employees

Michael Lee Stallard

Navy One example of a leader who intentionally developed a Connection Culture using all three bridges is Admiral Vern Clark, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) from 2000 until his retirement in 2005. Knowing that their input has been factored into a leader’s decision is motivating and it positively impacts their future participation.

Long-term 207
article thumbnail

The Big Picture of Business – Biggest Excuses They Use… and You Should Avoid: Rationales and Reasons Why Businesses Fail

Strategy Driven

Ethics and standards… those are for chumps. Not engaging in planning for future operations: So what are you gonna do about it? The wise CEO is one who listens to others, surrounds himself-herself with smart people and fosters a spirit of teamwork. Take advice from all sources. Interest rates are too high.