“Throughout his career, Greg has advised CEOs and key executives at some of the world’s most admired companies.„
In this executive leadership blog, I invite you to tap into my years of experience that has been honed as a CEO and through my work today on the front-lines of business. As a sought-after executive coach, keynote speaker, strategic planning advisor and workshop facilitator, my insights and enthusiasm in this executive leadership blog will inspire you to improve your performance and future.
From leadership to accountability to strategic planning, this executive leadership blog is intended to guide and inform your decision-making, whether a current leader or an aspiring one.
The Trust Gap
August 7th, 2010 | Published in Customer Service, Leadership, Organization Health, Problem Solving
In the 1960s, 70 million children from the post-war baby boom became teenagers and young adults. Concurrent with this phenomenon – or perhaps because of it – cultural change accelerated …
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The Paradox of Freedom
June 30th, 2010 | Published in Leadership
Americans celebrate our freedom from tyranny in the month of July. As we begin the second half of the year, it struck me that our personal and professional effectiveness for …
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How Many Hats?
June 2nd, 2010 | Published in Leadership
In the consulting firm I founded and led, we had the privilege of working with leaders at dozens of large, highly respected companies, including Avery Dennison, Burger King, Ericsson, Nextel, …
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Leadership, Berkshire-style
April 26th, 2010 | Published in Leadership
May 1 is the annual meeting – dubbed Woodstock for Capitalists – for shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway, the company led by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. The following excerpts from …
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Where Have All the Leaders Gone?
April 6th, 2010 | Published in Leadership
Just 24 months ago, most companies around the world were having good years. I saw this first-hand as I spoke to groups of executives in the Netherlands, Canada and throughout …
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Seven Words You Can’t Say
March 2nd, 2010 | Published in Conflict Resolution, Customer Service, Problem Solving
Comedian George Carlin was known for mixing observational humor with larger, social commentary. His groundbreaking 1972 album “Class Clown” featured his most famous monologue, “Seven Words You Can Never Say …
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Leading in The New Normal: How to Be a Good Leader
February 13th, 2010 | Published in Leadership
Last month, I spoke to six groups of CEOs and their key executives in Atlanta, Georgia, Lexington, Kentucky, Grand Rapids, Michigan and Richmond, Virginia. These leaders are members of Vistage …
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Are You Two-Faced?
January 15th, 2010 | Published in Goal Setting, Organization Health
Happy New Year! The perfect time to examine organizational behavior. You probably know that the Roman god Janus is the origin of the month we call January. And you’re likely …
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HOW LEADERS DECIDE
History has much to offer today’s current and aspiring leaders.
Business schools teach case studies. Hollywood blockbusters are inspired by true events.
Exceptional leaders are students of history. Decision-making comes with the territory.
