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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Brian Banks

Joseph Lalonde

A Reel Leadership Article. Brian Banks was a rising football star at Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California. In 2002, Brian Banks (Aldis Hodge) was wrongfully convicted of rape through a plea of no contest. He had what it would take to make it into the NFL. Then tragedy struck.

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The Mosaic That is Innovation: New Article in TD Magazine

Michael Lee Stallard

According to a World Bank analysis, innovation is on the decline. In a new article published by TD magazine, my co-author Katharine Stallard and I explore how connection contributes to innovation by examining the creative process surrounding the hit Broadway production Hamilton. Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash.

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From 10 Minutes Gone

Joseph Lalonde

Frank and Joe were brought into a crew to commit a bank heist. He wanted to ensure the team would hit the bank, get the score, and get out safely. Beware of distractions: Frank and Joe break into the bank’s vault. The bank heist went bad. Within two years, Willis had made over 15 movies. That’s a lot!

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“Rigid, reluctant, demoralising” – accidental managers at work

Chartered Management Institute

Article: “Rigid, reluctant, demoralising” – accidental managers at work Written by Matthew Rock Tuesday 12 March 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email They’re everywhere – well-meaning but under-prepared people who take up leadership positions and struggle with the responsibilities.

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Can Lawyers Lead?

N2Growth Blog

To focus on one industry, during its demise in the 2010’s Wells Fargo was run by MBAs, whereas Bank of America was run by a lawyer named Brian Moynihan, who graduated from Notre Dame law school. Bank of America greatly outperformed Wells Fargo during the same 5 year stretch in the 2010s.

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Performance Management: How to Give Feedback to a Team Member Who Isn’t Changing

Let's Grow Leaders

You’ve got to be able to take my word and bank on it. Method, see our article How to Provide More Meaningful Performance Feedback. I noticed that this week, you didn’t keep your word, and I’m concerned. Listen, I want to be able to trust you. I know you want to be able to trust me as your leader, as your manager.

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From Restless to Rest: 3 Steps to Find Meaning in 2020

Lead Change Blog

Use the PTO you have in the bank—don’t let it go to waste. About that time, I came across a Harvard Business Review article with the title, “That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief.” It soon became the most downloaded article ever from their website. Make it a priority during this season to slow down and take a break.

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