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Archive for August, 2007A Leader Who Assumed – The Men in WhiteJack Brooks of Pipeline Control and Services told me a funny story about what happens to a leader who assumes. A building contractor needed some painters and went to a area where day laborers waited on someone to hire them. Hardly any of the laborers spoke English and the contractor only spoke English. (more…) Posted August 27th, 2007 in LeadershipThe Difficulties of Team BuildingSince I’ve been working with teams for many years, it is no surprise that team building is difficult. I think it is becoming more difficult. Some of my recent reading reminded me of what makes team building hard work for leaders. (more…) Posted August 27th, 2007 in Leadership, Operational ExcellenceGloom & Doom or Bloom & Blossom“Gloom and Doom” was what I called Gordon. He was one of twenty–five employees at the facility where I was the new manager. To state it succinctly, lots of changes needed to occur with the people, the processes, and performance. (more…) Posted August 23rd, 2007 in Leadership |
