by Constance | May 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
Senior leadership changes in any organization create waves. Add the energy they bring to the currents already in existence and you may see stormy conditions even without a cloud in sight. This happens because two forces are simultaneously exerted in the same domain....
by Constance | May 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Once in a great while, you may have the privilege to meet a physician who conveys great and sincere love for her patients. I had the great good fortune to know such a person. Dr. Kristin Corgan was my doctor. I use those words intentionally. My doctor. Mine in the...
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 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...