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Showing Up…

If you are a regular reader, you realize that I have made the effort to publish something everyday. It was a conscious decision built on the idea that one idea might change the world, but you don’t want to take a chance that you miss it…so you share a whole bunch of them. In maintaining […]

The Work/Life Balance Myth…

When I visit with organizations, they often talk to me about their “work/life” balance situation in either a positive manner or a negative manner. I don’t always know how to deal with this because I have a very different vision of the whole thing. The idea of “work/life” balance is kind of tough to swallow…or, […]

Creating Value For Your Fans…

My background has always been in entertainment, hospitality, and events. So I find myself reading the sports business press and the sports press with an eye towards how to improve the fan experience. And, as has become a constant refrain, attendance is down in most sports and fans are finding that it is better to […]

3 Ways An Organization Can Start To Close Its Leadership Gap

When you hear the term “leadership gap” in the news, you can be pretty sure that the cause isn’t exactly what is listed in the article or report…but, more importantly, complaining isn’t going to fix this. Here are 3 ways that an organization can try to address their “leadership gap” in a positive way that […]

The evolution of this blog…and site.

Just the other day, this site turned 4 years old. Which means it is slightly older than Cormac…who knew? Anyway, over the years it began as just a blog and has slowly evolved into a home for my consulting business…nothing fancy, but a place that you can come and find my blog, my services, my […]

The Process Always Wins!

In consulting and business, you hear a lot of talk about “issues” and “problems.” Most of them share a common theme in that they are often symptoms of a larger issue. One that too often isn’t addressed before it begins causing the organization troubles and one that is too often overlooked by consultants because they […]

You Don’t Need a Ninja or a Guru

Or, whatever other term is in vogue at this moment. If you are hiring a consultant or an employee, snazzy buzz words, emphasis on tasks performed, or lots of smoke and mirrors won’t do you any good. The only key driver of any decision should be the results that someone is going to provide you. […]