We are in a study and discussion of Gary Burnison’s recently published book titled, The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership. Burnison is CEO of Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm. Regardless of your level within your organization, the book’s introduction provides excellent content for discussion with and among your leadership team: “As the leader,
The guest author this week is Emily Sirkel, my writing partner, collaborator, web admin, tech support, and unrelenting taskmaster! Read Emily’s blog at www.emilysirkel.com or follow her on Twitter: @EmilySirkel _____________________________________________ French actress and writer Sarah Bernhardt once said, “Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich.” This famous quote has been
The late Jim Rohn, a very successful author, speaker, and publisher, wrote a short article titled The Ant Philosophy. Every leader, in my opinion, should learn and remember “The Ant Philosophy.” Rohn wrote, “I think everybody should study ants. They have an amazing four-part philosophy. Here is the first part: ants never quit. That’s
Gary Burnison, CEO of Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm, has written a new book well worth reading. The recently published new book is titled, The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership. Burnison is particularly well qualified to write a guide to effective leadership. He experiences every day what it is like to be responsible
During a recent interview and discussion, I asked Gene Kirtser, President/CEO of ROi a wide range of questions regarding ROi’s role in improving the performance and success of those they serve. Gene will be presenting and answering questions at the upcoming Healthcare Supplier/Provider Institute meeting, April 9-10, 2012 in Las Vegas. Kirtser’s 3 highest priorities
“When you start loving what you are learning, it will no longer look like work. Everything will fall in place after that. Just fall in love.” A.K. Raha wrote these words of great wisdom. The same great wisdom is also true for what we normally describe as “work.” Imagine the incredible positive change that
Forbes recently published an interesting article titled Top Executive Recruiters Agree There Are Only Three True Job Interview Questions. Contributing author, George Bradt, wrote the article. Bradt argues that there are only three true job interview questions: 1. “Can you do the job? 2. Will you love the job? 3. Can we tolerate working with you?”
Big thinkers, backed by integrity and big personal commitments, many times accomplish big, worthy results. Take the case of Larry Potterfield, founder of a small company called MidwayUSA, located in Columbia, Missouri. In 2009, MidwayUSA became the 18th small business to win the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Now, Potterfield’s business continues to enjoy
