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To Sell is Human
I finished Daniel Pink’s book “To Sell is Human” a month ago. For me, the best part of the book, the thing that has stuck with me, is simply the title: “To Sell is Human”—a profound revelation....
Toothbrush Mustaches and the Violent Exchange of Ideas
The moderates have set a big tent - something about “a place for the great debate.” Look at them in there with their toothbrush mustaches and their violent exchange of ideas. Who are...
Robots Giving Rise to Artisan’s Golden Age
What if technology is the change agent to make humanity more human? If the pinnacle of performance in so many jobs is machine-like optimization, I say fashion the machines to do the...
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If you are like us, you want to know what is happening in the real economy. Not the economy of derivatives trading, credit default swaps, politics, media or Silicon Valley. On Real Leadership, we spotlight the heroes at the helm of companies who make, move and process things. Leaders in a world that is more pragmatic than pretty, more steak than sizzle, more guts than glory. Discover with us what it takes to lead in that world.
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Built in the Trenches, Not the Classroom
I didn’t take the Ivy League route. I built my leadership philosophy in the trenches—learning, failing, and growing at Ōnin. Leadership isn’t just about business success; it’s about leading with integrity, wisdom, and heart. This blog is where I share what I’ve learned about leading well and living fully.
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