by Constance | Jul 5, 2018 | Leadership
This week on Independence Day in the United States of America, many of us celebrated, and we absolutely should have. The impetus, insight, guts and bias for action our forefathers possessed, are exactly what those who create, build, and innovate possess. These...
by Constance | Jun 21, 2018 | Leadership
A more human, human being than Anthony Bourdain is rarely seen on television. Pretense? No. An air of superiority? None. Need to show us a perfect life? Not a chance. He took us to parts unknown, as promised in the title of his show. He showed us the beautiful and...
by Constance | Jun 7, 2018 | It's Not What You Think
The caricature of executives depicts them as heartless; people who fire others without a second thought. The reality is a far cry from this. Especially with unemployment at historic lows, leaders are acutely aware that talented people who are a good fit are not only...
by Constance | May 24, 2018 | You Are What You Think
The share price of JCPenney (JCP) fell 6% today on the news that its CEO, Marvin Ellison, is departing to take the reins at Lowes. Ellison was working on a turnaround plan that he initiated after joining the retailer in 2014, following 12 years at The Home Depot....
by Constance | Dec 4, 2017 | Constance's Comments, Leadership
The minister of our congregation, of which I have been a part of for over 25 years, led the service for the last time this past weekend. I thought a lot about what she would say and how memorable this particular Sunday would be for us all. Often, when leaders leave,...