Bob has written series of CEO and career lessons learned that he will share on this website by a rotating sequence. You can access the four articles currently posted, below. Please feel free to comment on them in the ‘Contact' section of the website.
When Comets Flame Out
There are many downsides to working for a single company for 36 years as I did, but there are also some unique opportunities to observe things over time. Due to my longevity, I was able
Vision Versus Strategy
For the first 20 years of my career, I regarded strategy and vision as, essentially, the same thing. One might have a slightly shorter horizon, but the difference seemed more like “wordsmithing.” During those years,
Leave Something Rule
Other than reading offices, it is key to always bring and leave something behind. This concept essentially means that, after the first visit when you have the opportunity to study the space and engage in
Going Into The Fire
There are many traits that a leader must have and, certainly, among the most important are integrity, philosophical foundation, vision, quick learning ability, consistency in decision-making and emotional maturity. But the one characteristic I believe
Reading An Office
When I first joined James M. Montgomery in 1976, there was a process where new project managers were indoctrinated into the company. It was not by a class or some literature, it was on-the-job training.
Brand Differentiation
There have been many outstanding books written about ‘branding’ and yet I find that few are read outside of the public relations and advertising industries. If you were to ask one of those professionals about the
Leadership Diseases and Their Cure
Two executive leadership management styles I am occasionally requested to
