Leadership
Speaking Tips 101
There are volumes of books written, classes and seminars held on the topic of how to improve presentations. However, I am ‘stunned’ every time that I sit through another yawn-inducing presentation. It is not a matter of how smart we are, or if we are the world’s most renown person in the subject matter. What…
Read MoreChange is Possible in Big Organizations
Some say big and old organizations can’t change. Positive changes at Yahoo may show us how CHANGE is possible. The point which grabbed my eye was , Mayer bringing a “sense of vision and urgency”: 1. Vision: Critical as staff in a large company want to know what the overall vision and strategy of the…
Read MoreCan You Innovate if You Don’t Communicate?
Over the last year, while working with some of my clients in the area of disruption and innovation and building the Culture of Innovation with them, I have witnessed something most interesting and alarming. If folks are totally introverted and non-communicative, can we built a culture of innovation? Innovation by default requires collaboration, communication and…
Read MoreBig Data: To Understand Employees Better and Have a Stronger Company
Yesterday’s Sunday New York Times article in the technology sector titled : “Big Data trying to build better workers” – caught my eye, no doubt….Big data used internally to understand and improve the work force. Interesting concept. I totally agree with Google’s philosophy. I am deeply involved with helping individuals in large companies become more innovative…
Read MoreTo Work or NOT to Work From Home!
There has been much energy around Marissa Mayer’s (CEO Yahoo) decision to not allow Yahoo employees to work from home. First off, I applaud any CEO who takes a position. Whether I agree with a position or disagree, I love people who take a position. I think there is another reason that she may have…
Read MoreLegacy is What We Leave Behind, Not Net Worth!
Legacy: Perhaps the most important thing we leave behind. When I speak with the leaders of the Fortune Top 100 Companies, there is always a strong truth: The determined leaders, who are passionate about what they do, want to be remembered once they leave their post, for years and decades to come, for generations even.…
Read MoreWomen in Tech: Taking the Investment Risk
Folks, I am an angel investor in tech startups in the US (Silicon Valley, Seattle, San Diego, Utah and other cities), Europe and India as well as emerging markets. I have been eagerly investing in companies for the last 5 years. To date, in any of these cities/countries, I have ‘rarely’ had a woman investor…
Read MoreIntimidation: The Tactics of the Weak!
Friends, Without a doubt people that are secure in their lives and positions, don’t need to intimidate, right? In working with great teams across the world, I run into this topic a lot. Power being obtained and maintained by intimidation. That is wrong and unnecessary. The strongest and most influential individuals don’t intimidate. Intimidation is…
Read MoreLoyalty Can Blind Leaders, Why?!
Hello folks, I would love to hear your thoughts regarding the following: We all know there are times that our loyalty to our staff and those we have worked with for a long time can blind our judgment. At the extreme, this can have a devastating impact on our leadership capacity and how we run…
Read MoreNo, A New CEO is Not the Golden Solution
Image credit: Dilbert.com There is generally a lot of energy and enthusiasm around the hiring of a new CEO; especially in a distressed company. Where did they come from? How great they are? Are they are going to turn things completely around in one quarter? NOT! Excessive coverage by the media even before the new…
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