Generalize and Thrive
You can certainly be an “expert” and also be a “generalist.” Peter Drucker’s expertise was strategy, which he pretty much “invented” at GM, but the application of his strategic processes…
Small Business and Small Thinking
If you consult with small business owners, good luck. Usually, you won’t have to leave the owner’s office. Small business owners are their own worst enemy, because they understand the…
Guest Column: Successful Advisors and Executives Aren’t Nice!
Successful Advisors and Executives Aren’t Nice! By Todd Ordal From the minute we engage with other humans (and even pets!) our parents tell us, “Be nice!” This is intended to…
Episode 9: Denial
“Why we make ostriches’ behavior in the face of threat seem reasonable.” Transcript: “Hey, that wasn’t me. I should have won it. It was luck. It was a bad call.…
To St. Lucia and Back
• Four American flights (via Miami) all with excellent service, and not one flight attendant under 40, several over 50. One tells us she has been flying for the airline…
Fernando (And Why Being Is Not Becoming)
I’m at the National Speakers Association convention in San Diego. After arriving four hours late last night, I decided I’d better be there this morning for the opening general session.…
Altitude and Attitude: Dumb Ass Stupid Management
Why do we seem shocked when a wealthy, high level executive is found to be violating the law, or cheating, or unethical? A personality flaw, behavioral disorder, narcissism or arrogance…
A Minute with Alan® — The Best and the Brightest
September 29th, 2023 The best and the brightest do not go into public service.
Not A Gamble At All, and Dine At Fred & Steve’s
We’ve been all over the world, gambled in Portugal, Monte Carlo, Spain, England, Australia, Italy, and elsewhere, and enjoy great food and wine. Since we’re headed for New York, Palm…
Consulting Wisdom
If you visited Amazon’s consulting book list today you would have found that I have 5 of the top 25 books on consulting, and, oh yes, the Number One in…