• New Leader Path to Success

• Three Steps to Hiring Yourself an Employer

• Role of the Growth-Oriented CEO

The presentation outlines the job of a growth-oriented CEO. The principles presented set the right mindset for the CEO at every stage of evolution but must be adjusted by the practical realities along the way.

• Client Facing Roles in a Services Firm

  When building a services firm and determining the people resources needed to fill client-facing roles, it is usually more useful to think of the jobs that must be done (vs. the title given to the one who does them) and then be sure that an appropriate person is assigned that job where that job is important.

• "Even With a Great Job Offer, Be Sure to Negotiate Severance"

  In this May 1, 2001 Wall Street Journal article, Peter D. contributes to the discussion of strategies for negotiating the best possible severence package.

• Notes on OD Competent Executives

  OD has long been a part of my method-of-operation as a leader. This note reveals how my enthusiasm for OD has impacted my personal business goals.

• Notes on Involuntary Termination

  Here are four steps to help you transition after an involuntary release from a place of employment.

• Creating Accountability

  Many think the ideal CEO is autocratic and forceful in demanding subordinates to follow their direction. While this may provide excellent results in the short term, it is not a good way to build a leadership community on track for long-term growth and performance. This note presents a better way.

• Which top executive should manage people matters?

  Responsibility for people matters often ends up with the CFO because other top executives are too busy with direct activities. This note reveals why this is not a good move and presents a better strategy.

• Position Descriptions for a Services Firm

  In a services business there are several positions that must be well-staffed for long term success. These four position descriptions can be tailored to meet your firm's precise needs.

• Three Steps to Hiring Yourself an Employer
  

  If you haven't looked for a job in a while it can be daunting when circumstances dictate that you must. The first instinct is often to call an executive search consultant but then you are limited to the inventory they happen to have on hand at that moment. This note presents some tips to help you become your own placement service!

• Leadership and Motivation

  Dr. David Kravitz, at George Mason University, is developing a new course on Leadership and Motivation. These notes are from the class that addressed the training of leaders.

• Beliefs

  A number of people have asked about my beliefs. I have recorded some of the key ones I hope you will find interesting. Yet, it is not what I or anyone else says or writes down, but what we actually do day-to-day that makes our beliefs credible.

• Teamwork

  Building a leadership team is an opportunity to define how you want to work together for best results. If you work together as proposed in this note, you will achieve great effectiveness for yourself and for your business.

• Tips on Preparation

  This note is based on observations made by an executive who worked with me for a year together. Upon my departure, he presented me with these points as a gift. I was impressed with what he took away from our time together and wanted to share it here.

• Tips on Recommendations

  After grades, the most important source of input used by high school and college admissions officers is letters of recommendation. While it would take a heroic effort to follow all of these tips for selecting someone to write a recommendation and on writing them, those who do reflect a take-charge attitude that breeds success.

• Principles vs. Rules

  Why is it that even with a lot of rules, it is still difficult to get people to act in a manner that is consistent with what management intends? This note suggests the reason and offers a suggestion as to how to get on track for success.

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