Monthly Archives: May 2012

Executive Tower of Babel

I had an interesting conversation with a colleague yesterday.  He has been struggling in a new executive assignment.  The struggle has nothing to do with his ability to do the job, quite the contrary; he is an excellent senior executive … Continue reading

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Fee or Free and the “Maple Spring”

At times is seems that the entire world is unhappy with something.  I remember my first serious management job, taking over a branch office of a computer reseller.  After six months on the job I realized that there would never … Continue reading

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It’s Not What You Say But How You Say It – Or Is It?

Over the weekend, The New York Times reported that Scott Thompson, Yahoo’s current CEO, is under pressure to resign.  Third Point, a hedge fund, is in a proxy battle with the company and is alleging that Mr. Thompson inaccurately portrayed … Continue reading

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