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Today marks the 70 anniversary of the dramatic retaliatory bombing of Japan that followed the attack on Pearl Harbor. In 1942 the very notion of an attempt by America— which was ill-prepared for any sort of warfare—to make a direct assault on Japan’s superpower was almost inconceivable, but FDR would not be dissuaded. On April [...]
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Today we celebrate Leap Year. Well, “celebrate” might be a bit over the top. We don’t actually make merry, decorate houses, or even wish each other a happy one. Since Julius Caesar first introduced the concept in 46 BC, we have built our calendars to accommodate one additional day every four years. The reason, as [...]
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Recently a client explained the changes he wants to make in his organization. He’s the owner and CEO, so he holds absolute sway over these kinds of decisions. But then he said he wanted to call a meeting to announce the changes and ask if anyone has feedback. I asked one question, “What could they [...]
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I suspect most of us roam the earth because our foremothers and fathers possessed an acute sense for survival. These survival skills must have included a keen awareness of their surroundings, perceptivity to changes, heightened consciousness, and the finely-honed interpersonal sensitivities to co-exist with other humans for long rides in covered wagons or ship steerage. [...]
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New York City Congressman Anthony Weiner would rather not bring the FBI or U.S. Capitol Police into the investigation of the bizarre Twitter post of a lewd photo of a man’s groin that went to 45,000 of his followers. When asked whether the picture is of him, Weiner responded, “I have photographs. I don’t know [...]
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During a recent trip to South Carolina, I met my dear friend’s sister, Barb Farrior. Barb lost her first husband in a Marine aircraft accident and then sent her son into harm’s way in Iraq. A Marine “brat” herself, Barb is no stranger to the angst of war. Yet, instead of wringing her hands and [...]
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In the recent firestorm over the mosque at Ground Zero, an interesting argument has surfaced and been given voice by elected officials. As they point out, there are more mosques in the US than there are Christian churches in some Muslim countries. They specifically cite those countries that don’t allow any non-Muslim houses of worship. [...]
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A blockbuster product, dazzling service, or cutting-edge technology can put you on the competitive map, but only solid execution of a well-developed strategy can keep you there. You have to be able to deliver on your plans—to execute your strategy. Too often companies fail to translate their brilliant strategy and operational decisions into action. In [...]
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This week someone who doesn’t know me asked whether I’m a clinical psychologist. I shook my head and explained I’d never have the patience to do therapy. Too slow. Like my clients, I prefer a fast pace. I want to tackle problems, find the solution, and improve my client’s condition, which generally means making them [...]
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