As I mentioned in my last blog post regarding the “return to work debate,” my opinion is that no matter how difficult, how emotional, or how political an issue is, the key is to truly take the time to listen to multiple perspectives and understand all sides of the issue. The more people can listen to one another, and
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Unless you are alone on a deserted island or hiding under a rock, you probably hear about DE&I at least several times a day and quite possibly more often than that! DE&I, which stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, is a topic that I want to really understand. As such, I take the time to listen to as many different
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In my classes and talks I often mention “those guys,” a mysterious, magical group of men and women that people will often refer to as the ones they’re waiting for to solve a given problem, large or small. True values-based leaders, however, recognize that THEY are “those guys,” and they take it upon themselves to find meaningful solutions and make
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Given the craziness of U.S. politics over the past several years, I avoid addressing the topic very often in my writing. This doesn’t mean I ignore what’s happening in our country; frankly, it’s impossible to. However, I try not to “take sides,” and I strive to look at issues from a “balanced perspective,” seeking to understand ALL sides. I give
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Like many people my age around the world, July 20, 1969, is one of the days I will never forget. I was 14 years old and had just graduated from the 8th grade at Our Lady of Peace grade school in Clarks Summit, PA. My Dad decided to take the family on our longest road trip, from Clark’s Summit, Pennsylvania
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As I mentioned in my December 26, 2018 blog post, Julie and I, along with our five children, had the opportunity to spend these past Christmas holidays in the Holy Land. In addition to celebrating Christmas mass in Bethlehem, we took a boat ride in the Sea of Galilee: And Julie and I renewed our marriage vows in Cana!!! A truly
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Hi Everyone, After a lot of great events in Shanghai, I headed to Beijing for two days. I was fortunate to have Julie join me (her first trip to China). Our good friend Helen He took us to the Great Wall and also to the Forbidden City in Beijing. You really have to see the Great Wall to believe it….the
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I had the opportunity this past weekend to attend my Lawrence University college reunion in Appleton, Wisconsin. It was a fantastic opportunity to spend time with classmates and professors that I had not seen in many years. It was a wonderful experience!!!! One impact of the experience was to cause me to SELF REFLECT (yes, I know you are thinking:
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Just a friendly, mid-week reminder for all of us: “I Am Those Guys!”
Read moreIn my Northwestern Kellogg classes and executive presentations I am often asked for specific examples of “values-based leaders”. After I explain the importance of the four leadership principles (self reflection, balance, true self confidence, and genuine humility) a common question is…”Okay, so who are ‘those guys’?” Yes, I do tell them that we are all “those guys” (for more on that
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Harry Kraemer on Leadership 