On My Walk

#206 - The Need For Speed

Lessons from the App Store: When speed to the market is absolutely essential – and why.

#205 - Football Great Ronnie Lott on What Great Coaches Do

The top priority of any manager is . . . . Let’s talk about it!

#204 - What Great Managers Do

Operational excellence is the executive’s “must do” in every successful company. But the leadership trait I will share with you today is the very heart of operational excellence.

#203 - What Sacrifice Looks Like

If you want to know what sacrifice looks like – real sacrifice (and we need to know), you have to listen to John Adams.

#202 - Are You A Coach or a Mentor?

Are you a coach or a mentor? Adam Grant makes a nuanced distinction between the two that I think is worth exploring.

#201 - Vision Derision

What do you do when your vision is challenged, critiqued, laughed at … derided? I’d suggest following Sloan’s practice.

#200 - The “first thing” the Wright Brothers did

They were under heavy pressure, intense criticism, stiff competition, and frustrating setbacks . . . but that didn’t matter, first things were first things.

#199 - The True Test Of Servant Leadership

The real test of leadership is what the leader does when others ask him or her to step aside.

#198 - D-Days Unlikely Heroine

One woman who defied the odds and helped save Europe.

#197 - Do You See The Tigers Around You?

Do you see the tiger? Are you willing to ride the trike?