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Congress, the President, the Sequester, and You
This week’s blog is a rant about the sequester that went in place in March. If you are sick and tired of the discussion, check back next week for something else. If you want to understand the impact of irresponsible leadership, read on. I promise this will step on everyone’s toes. Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Corporate Culture, Decision Making, Democrats, Execution, Leader, Leadership, Performance Improvement, President Obama, Randy Pennington, Republicans, Results, Trust
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Leader or Liar?
This blog was first published in 2010. Considering we are near the end of perhaps the most divisive Presidential elections in recent U.S. history, it is an excellent time for all of us to reflect and ask ourselves – are we leaders or liars? Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Presidential Election, Accountability, Communication, Decision Making, Democrats, Ethics, Execution, Integrity, Leader, Leadership, Liar, President Obama, Randy Pennington, Republicans, Results, Trust, Uncategorized
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If They Don’t Trust You
Two incidents occurred in the past week that reinforces a critical factor in every leader’s effectiveness: The impact of mistrust.
Both incidents prove this truth about the ability to influence others: If they don’t trust you, everything you say will be twisted against you and nothing you say will be given the benefit of the doubt. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Presidential Election, Accountability, Business Strategy, Corporate Culture, Democrats, Execution, Integrity, Leader, Leadership, President Obama, Randy Pennington, Republicans, Results, Trust, Uncategorized
Tagged Accountability, add value, business competitiveness, Business growth, Business Strategy, corporate culture, Decision Making, Democrats, Exceptional effort, Excuses, Execution, Hard work, Integrity, leadership, Randy Pennington, results, Results Rule, trust, Vision
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Rhetoric and Results
Amazing rhetoric makes for interesting water cooler and Facebook conversation. Amazing results makes for legendary leadership. For which would you rather be known? Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Presidential Election, Accountability, Business Strategy, Communication, Democrats, Execution, Leader, Leadership, Leadership Development, President Obama, Randy Pennington, Republicans, Results, Trust, Uncategorized
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The Presidential Election & Defining Integrity
There are several guarantees in the campaign for President of the United States:
• The other side – regardless of the side you are on – will be portrayed by their opponents as completely out of touch with the “average” American
• Every candidate will make promises that can only be kept with the cooperation of Congress, and every candidate will pledge to work with their opponents across the isle
• Personal attacks will be plentiful and usually cloaked in an argument about policy implications
• The choice between candidates will always be framed as two distinct visions that will determine the destiny and fate of the country
• Integrity – or specifically the lack of it – will be called into question by the candidates, their surrogates, and the media pundits
There is little any of us can do to change the first four items on this list. They are going to happen regardless of any efforts to restore civility and common sense to the campaign.
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Posted in 2012 Presidential Election, Communication, Ethics, Integrity, Leader, Leadership, Leadership Development, Liar, President Obama, Randy Pennington, Republicans, Tea Party, Trust, Uncategorized
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Right Number – Wrong Measure
What if the unemployment rate is the wrong measure?
The U.S. economy added 243,000 jobs in January 2012, and the unemployment rate dropped from 8.5 percent to 8.3 percent.
That’s huge, and everyone should be excited regardless of their political affiliation. This is the type of employment gain that solidifies the economic recovery.
But, what if the right number turns out to be the wrong measure? Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Business Growth, Business Strategy, Corporate Culture, Decision Making, Democrats, Execution, Growing your business, Innovation, Leader, Leadership, Performance Improvement, President Obama, Randy Pennington, Republicans, Results, Uncategorized
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Mitt, Newt, and Leadership Lessons from the Campaign
So what have we learned after nine months of almost continuous campaigning; over twenty debates; and three different contests (with a fourth coming soon)?
If you are a leader, the on-going battle between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich offers two important lessons about selling yourself and your ideas. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Presidential Election, Accountability, Business Presentations, Business Speech, Business Strategy, Communication, Democrats, Integrity, Leader, Leadership, Leadership Development, President Obama, Randy Pennington, Republicans, Results, Trust, Uncategorized
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Leadership and the Occupation
Two months and counting. Truthfully, did you believe that the Occupy movement would have lasted this long?
Protests happen all the time in this country. Travel to Washington, DC on virtually any day and you will see some group making their presence felt and beliefs known. The freedom to assemble and communicate your opinion is a sacred right in our country that was founded on a protest movement.
And yet, we haven’t seen a movement like since … last year if you understand that the Occupy movement – while different in its goals – was born out of a frustration that shares striking similarities to the Tea Party.
So what can leaders learn from a movement that has captured the news and proven to be more than just a group of people gathering to share their dissatisfaction? Here are four lessons:
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Want Growth? Part IV: Try Some Confidence
The numbers are in, and people lack confidence. Not all people, but enough of them to slow consumer spending and business investment.
Lack of confidence changes behavior. Confident consumers spend more money because they believe the future will be positive. Confident sales people make more sales because they trust their ability and the value of their product. Confident companies invest in innovation, talent development, and new equipment because they believe that they will be rewarded for their investment. Continue reading
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