Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 19, 2010

Since I work with technology execs, I constantly hear people promote the stereotype that technically brilliant people cannot lead. Liz was not someone considered to have “leadership potential” before John took over the division they worked in. This resonates with my desire to always look for strengths in a person.

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Terry Starbucker

APRIL 18, 2010

Peter , and report back to him the next day about what I learned. As I recited that back to my boss he looked at me sternly and said, “ now young man, you’ll remember that, won’t you ?&# I had just received one of the best lessons I’d ever get as a leader, and better still, I got it early in my career.

Open-book 222

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 11, 2011

These observations are intended to contextualize the Enron case studies in broader terms than were reported in the news media: Conditions Which Allowed It to Occur. Core Business. Enron (like many other companies) got into areas beyond their core competencies. The company issued everything through written news releases.

Strategic Planning 57

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