A Pause to Reflect on Leadership
Over two years ago, I got a phone call one afternoon from Dr. Robert Materna. He asked me if I wanted to be involved in something exciting. Knowing Robert as a serious person, I took him at his word...
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On Critical Thought
I believe that quality of thought is a key differentiator of leaders. So, I have been thinking about how to develop better critical thinking. My working definition: 1. Critical thinking is developing...
View ArticleThe Competitive Advantage of Analytics in the Aerospace Industry
Whether in sports or in business, serious competitors are constantly seeking an advantage. In business, this often leads to process improvements, innovative practices, and the application of new...
View ArticleLeadership and Flow
How many of you have played an instrument in a band or an orchestra? Perhaps this was as a child. Do you remember those rare times when everything came together and suddenly your section (in my case it...
View ArticleLeaders vs. Managers
Many people comment on the lack of leadership abilities in most managers, complaining that many managers do not set good examples, do not empower employees to play a role in decision-making, do not...
View ArticleDo You Manage People?
Do you manage people? If so, do you give regular performance feedback to your employees? Performance reviews are fundamental to good leadership and organizational improvement. If your employees...
View ArticleBusiness Alignment with Human Needs
Recently, CAAL was asked to address the Connecticut SBIR and Global Trade conference on the subjects of leadership and innovation. In the process of preparing our remarks I reviewed the 2012 IBM CEO...
View ArticleLeadership and Change
Dealing with and leading change is possibly one of the most challenging tasks a leader faces. The leadership of change is made difficult because organizations have developed a culture to eliminate...
View ArticleGreen: The New Color of Manufacturing
Focus on Boeing and the State of Arizona Manufacturing is responsible for a great deal of pollution in our environment, extending as far back as the 1700s. Anyone reading this article can probably...
View ArticleAction Learning in Organizations
Throughout the study of leadership, researchers have developed several models that seek to explain behavior that occurs in a variety of settings and situations. One of these models, action learning...
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