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What’s so Funny about Board Membership?

Advice for Consultants, Crisis Management, Leadership

When the Vietnam Conflict ended in 1973, 566 military prisoners of war returned from captivity in North Vietnam. Statistics from previous wars suggested this group would suffer Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. But they didn’t. In fact, they suffered fewer psychological problems than any other group in history every has. Why? They credited their use of humorRead more

So, You Want to Be a Consultant?

Advice for Consultants

So, you want to be a consultant? What makes you think so? You like independence? Challenges? You embrace the unknown? The reality is you’ll probably be giving up a paycheck that comes on the first and fifteenth of the month, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and tuition reimbursement. In return, you’ll get what you probablyRead more

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  • About
  • Consulting
    • Build Stellar Boards
      • Board Assessment
      • CEO Evaluations
    • CEO Selection
    • CEO Transitions
      • CEO Transition Process™
    • C-Suite Selection
    • Culture Construction
    • Healthcare Services
      • Overview
      • OR Efficiency
      • Patient Satisfaction
    • M & A Consulting
      • Overview
      • Buyer’s Strategy
      • Acquisition Strategy
      • The Seller’s Strategy
      • Post Merger Integration
    • Strategy Formulation
    • Succession Planning
      • Executive Development
  • CEO Decision Advisor
  • Leadership Development
    • CEO Coaching
    • C-Suite Coaching
    • Group Coaching
    • Talent Acceleration
    • Team Development
  • Speaking
    • Overview
    • Healthy Decisions
    • Risky Business Program
    • The Vibrant Board: Because “Showing Up” Isn’t a Strategy
    • Making Tough Calls in Healthcare
    • The Merger Mindset Presentation
    • Challenge the Ordinary: Driving Results in Times of Change and Uncertainty
    • Become a Magnetic Boss
    • How to Excel in the Hotseat
    • Take Charge of Change
    • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Resilience
  • Resources
    • Articles
    • Books
      • Healthy Decisions Critical Thinking Skills for Healthcare Executives
      • Risky Business
      • The Merger Mindset
      • Tough Calls: How to Move Beyond Indecision and Good Intentions
      • Challenge the Ordinary
      • Landing in the Executive Chair
      • The Magnetic Boss
    • Healthcare Services
    • Leadership Tips from Linda
  • Contact Us
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