by Constance | Apr 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
A reporter asked me to comment about how leaders can quell their fears so they can take risk. My answer? Don’t. Fear is a natural response to unexpected events whether they have already happened or are only possible. Courageous leaders aren’t without fear,...
by Constance | Mar 30, 2015 | Press Releases
PR Newswire ATLANTA, March 26, 2015 – Very smart executives can make very bad decisions when their enthusiasm or disdain for a deal takes over. Like courtship, getting to know your potential deal partner is usually done with one’s best foot forward, says...
by Constance | Mar 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Three days in New York City gave me time to: Meet with colleagues, each of whom has helped clients achieve dramatic results including revenue growth, margin gain, improved reputation, reduced cost of sales and laser-like strategy See A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and...
by Constance | Mar 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
The rate of success for mergers and acquisitions is well-known. Less than 20% of deals deliver the promised results. One in five chance of success. Virtually no one thinks they will fall into the failure bucket, though more than 4 out of 5 do. The reasons people give...
by Constance | Feb 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Frank Blake, a leader admired by employees and shareholders alike, stepped down as Chairman of The Home Depot where he had served as Chairman and CEO until last year. Frank followed Bob Nardelli whose tenure was marked by actions and focus quite unlike those of his...
