“I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand.” – Confucius What if there were a way to fully engage your best people to solve crucial problems quickly and creatively without the usual conflict, ambiguity and inefficiency of typical group interactions? And what if, while engaged in this […]
The Swing Thought
Golfers know about the swing thought. It’s that pithy, focused nugget that helps you achieve a positive outcome. A proper golf swing is one of the most difficult accomplishments in sport. There are so many things that can go wrong. And if you start thinking about them at the wrong time, like in the middle […]
coaching, executive development, hodge golson, mindfulness, swing thoughtIntro and Chapter One: Active Leadership
I’ll upload excerpts from the book periodically. So if you’re patient … and really frugal, stay tuned. Or you could just go out and, you know, actually buy a copy (hey, the paper version is only $7.99 — the Kindle is really cheap at $2.99). ——————————————————————————————————————————————————– Introduction Do you want to be a […]
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This article was originally part of an orientation for new hires into a fast-track rotational program. The participants were MBAs from the nation’s top business schools. The musings on leadership at the executive level won’t tell you anything you don’t already know. But most executives don’t take the time to fully explore some of these […]
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