by Constance | Feb 12, 2018 | Business Growth, How Smart is That?
The avalanche of revelations and accusations of inappropriate and even criminal behavior on the part of senior executives, business owners, and celebrities reached the White House last week. As concerning as the accusations are, it is more disturbing to think that...
by Constance | Jan 29, 2018 | Business Growth, How Smart is That?
Soon after The Wall Street Journal reported that Steve Wynn, Chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts, had over many years sexually harassed female employees, the share price of Wynn Resorts (WYNN) dropped more than 10%. Wynn’s denial, complete with incredulity, was quickly...
by Constance | Nov 7, 2017 | How Smart is That?
Last week, I spent four days at the beach off the coast of South Carolina. The island I visited is home to many deer, raccoons, seabirds, and other creatures that slither and leap. The deer are especially curious. They approach almost any person within their view....
by Constance | Sep 21, 2017 | Don't Get Me Started
No matter how many examples we see of companies and leaders attempting to hide bad news, some leaders persist in attempting it. The idea that any leader is so special or any situation is so unique that they can succeed this way would be laughable if it weren’t for the...
by Constance | Sep 19, 2017 | Business Growth, Leadership
One thing I’ve learned is how tempting it is, even for smart and successful leaders, to ignore or minimize what is beneath the surface. This is never truer than when results are good. Good news doesn’t often beg for deep questioning but it should. Why? There are three...
