by Linda MacDonald | Jul 23, 2021 | Leadership, Uncategorized
When the pandemic passes … when the economy recovers … when, when, when. Bottom line, when – insert your crisis of choice – is over, things won’t return to normal, and a different model of leadership will be required, as featured in the Harvard Business...
by Linda MacDonald | Jul 23, 2021 | Leadership, Uncategorized
The Webster’s Dictionary definition of success is – “degree or measure of succeeding; favorable or desired outcome”. The #1 societal definition of success is – “achieving wealth, respect or fame”. What if success was defined as –...
by Linda MacDonald | Jun 21, 2021 | Leadership, Uncategorized
People often see leadership based on an “It’s all about me” mentality. Organizations reward with increasing levels of money, recognition, and power as an individual moves up the hierarchy. Self-promotion (actually, pride) and self-protection (actually, fear) dominate...
by Linda MacDonald | Jun 21, 2021 | Leadership, Uncategorized
Inches. “Inches make a champion” – Vince Lombardi At 211 degrees, the water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And with boiling water comes steam. And with steam, you can power a train. Applying one extra degree of temperature to water means the...
by Linda MacDonald | Jun 1, 2021 | Leadership, Uncategorized
Law & Order … best.show.ever. C’mon! What’s not to like? There’s Law (which is good), Order (another thumbs up) and New York City (best.city.ever). If only leadership was so … orderly. Albeit messy at times (like my beloved dirty water dogs …...
