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Who Gets Raves in Mass Transit Magazine About Leadership?

Guess who the publisher of Mass Transit Magazine, John Hollenhorst, raved about in his column this month?

A thread running through many of our stories, particularly our cover stories of transit agencies, is the transformative power of effective leadership. If only one could simply buy a book on leadership and follow the guidelines to . . . → Read More: Who Gets Raves in Mass Transit Magazine About Leadership?

A Leader's Greatest Deception - Part II

After I had facilitated a two-day retreat for leaders, the senior executive who had hired me offered to drive me to the airport. Rather than replying that I would be happy to call a taxi, I accepted his offer.

The major item on his “agenda” was clear as soon as we drove . . . → Read More: A Leader’s Greatest Deception – Part II

Have You Found What You're Looking For?

Did you see Bono on TV at the Academy Awards? (I live 10 miles from HollyWEIRD, so I felt the need to watch some of the show.) I wondered if the famous U2 lead singer had found what he was looking for among the stars.

How about you? If you haven’t found what you’re . . . → Read More: Have You Found What You’re Looking For?

How Well Did the President Communicate?

Obama’s “State of the Union Speech” did not describe the state of the United States. Instead, like most presidents before him, he used the speech to outline a long list of his favorite proposals, programs and projects. And although I felt it was a very moving speech, history suggests that it (like most others) . . . → Read More: How Well Did the President Communicate?

How to Get and Stay Promoted

To say I was surprised by Ron’s call is an understatement; amazed by the call and its content is a much better description.

Ron, the director of operations for a Midwest company, had been a member of an executive team I worked with three years ago. He also happened to be a leader . . . → Read More: How to Get and Stay Promoted