When my friend Richard asked me to join him in training for a triathlon, I carefully considered his request. For about a second. "No way." "Oh, come on. Why not?" "Because I've raced triathlons before. They're painful. It takes me a week to … [Read more...]
Stop Worrying about Your Weaknesses
May 19, 2009 By
Little Johnny comes home one day, looks down at his feet, and gives you his report card. You smile at him as you open it up and look inside. Then your smile disappears when you see the F in math. You also see an A (English) and two Bs (history … [Read more...]
Don’t Live in a Half-Built House
May 6, 2009 By
There is something curious about a group of houses in Utah. They're falling apart. Windows covered with wood. Roofs patched with blue tarp, blowing in the wind. Walls simply missing. And yet people live in them. These houses are not being … [Read more...]
Susan Boyle: A Lesson in Talent Management
April 22, 2009 By
Susan Boyle, who recently performed on the UK television show Britain's Got Talent, has captured the world's attention. And it's a good lesson for managers the world over. In case you've missed it: she's a 47-year-old unemployed charity worker who … [Read more...]
