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Going Down with the Ship
In my career, I have had the not-so-fun experience of a company turnaround effort. We were a private firm, had been around 40 years, about 600 employees, and we were essentially in a luxury services business. When they say there … Continue reading
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Tagged failure, turnaround, warning signs
Finding those Great Resources
Last week, wally Newton came to class. I’ve met Wally a couple of times, but I haven’t had the opportunity to really see how he teaches. In fact, I actually didn’t know too much more about him other than that … Continue reading
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Tagged CRC, networking, Wally Newton
Emotions Running High at Midwest Lighting
One of the things that struck me about the case we’re reading this week is the role of emotions in the decision-making process for what to do with Midwest Lighting. I have seen it before: The father starts a business … Continue reading
The Entrepreneurial Leader as Manager
We all know there is a lot of discussion about the difference between being a manager and being a leader. What worries me, however, is that some people think that entrepreneurs get a free pass in the management department. In … Continue reading
So Much Potential
If I am ever truly disappointed in a person or organization, usually it has to do with the fact that there is wasted potential. It could be the person giving up on himself, or more often, it’s an organization getting … Continue reading
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Tagged business knowledge, leadership, learning, MBA programs, opportunity, potential, professional development
Stepping Out of the Nest
When we think of great products or companies, it isn’t unusual to think of great people. One of the first examples in your head may be Steve Jobs. That makes sense, he’s a force in his industry. Even with the … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple, CEOs, entrepreneurship, leaders, succession