Many of us have experienced the pinch of money from time to time. We earn a greater income, yet our expenses seem to be proportionally scaling to the same heights, regardless of inflation, cost of living and other exceptions. It’s not just being frugal that can minimize our expenses – money management is just as,…
From time to time, I enjoy a good read of “the classics”. I am not certain why the classics are not taught in grade-school anymore – it is a shame. There are so many basic life-lessons that transcend the ages and generations and can be gleaned with grand richness from the tales of literary greats…
Sooner or later in your consulting career, you will find yourself in the somewhat awkward position of having to listen to a client proudly describe what you are sure is the worst conceived performance intervention you have ever heard. Imagine, it has taken you months to get them this excited about anything. You listen in…
Companies of any size can reap the rewards of a fighter pilot’s Culture of Performance by driving a culture focused on performance and execution. A rapidly changing environment isn’t a phenomenon that only fighter pilots face. Increasing health, energy, and education costs combined with increasing global competition, developing a strong Culture of Performance is essential…
“You need what?!” … “It will take how long?!” I have uttered these two questions more than any others during my move to Frankfurt, Germany. It seems that everything has involved a considerable process –a rather slow and convoluted process at that. More often than not, the experience has been frustrating, comical, and largely absurd. …
