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Who's The Barbarian?
Both the ancient Romans and Greeks called all foreigners “Barbarians”. The North Africans call their mountain people “Berbers”, Arabic...
Jan 43 min read
Extreme Leader: Mentor Your Mavericks
"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Mahatma Gandhi Mentors represent knowledge, reflection, insight, and wisdom. They offer...
Jan 43 min read
Extreme Leaders: The Impossible Is Possible
"The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizon are limited by obvious realities. We need men...
Jan 43 min read
Leadership: Courage, Attitude & Behavior
In addition to skills and competencies, real Leadership is about Courage, Attitude and Behavior: Courage is not the absence of fear, but...
Jan 43 min read
Mind The Gap: Innovation, Three Key Battlefields
In today’s challenging economic environment, business and leadership have never been more complex. As global leaders, we are the...
Jan 13 min read
Extreme Team Development
The last time we met, I challenged you to build an Extreme Team, not just dream about having one. This week, I'm taking it a step further...
Oct 11, 20244 min read
Dream Team... or Extreme Team?
Last week I was thinking about the virtues of Extreme Leaders...This week I am thinking more about how these teams can develop the...
Sep 3, 20243 min read
Wanted: Extreme Global Leaders
Are you an extreme sports fanatic? Do you appreciate the risk and intense talent involved in the earth defying feats of these incredible...
Jul 30, 20243 min read
Systems & Silos: Newton’s Third Law (For Business)
For Every Action, There Is A Reaction: People, Process, Policy… Sir Isaac Newton, my fellow alumni at University of Cambridge...
Jul 30, 20245 min read
Beyond Da Vinci: The Whole Can Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts
Last week we discussed working across boundaries and implementing a systems approach. This week, I am continuing the theme with an...
Jul 30, 20245 min read
The Amazing Race: Austria
My passion is global business. I truly enjoy observing distinct cultures and taking away lessons learned from each place and every...
Jul 30, 20248 min read
The Amazing Race: Haiti
My husband and I lead mission trips to Haiti. As I was observing (and serving) in the poorest country in the western hemisphere, I began...
Jul 30, 20246 min read
The Amazing Race: Japan
Welcome back to The Amazing Race Series! As those who have been reading this blog for awhile know, my passion is global business and I...
Jul 30, 20245 min read
The Amazing Race: Zimbabwe
Just as lions live in groups called prides, we are also an integral part of a group at work. For lions, there is one leader of the...
Jul 30, 20245 min read
Architect or Archeologist?
As most of you know, I have spent the past 20+ years of my career in global business. However, I have now added an additional credential...
Feb 8, 20245 min read
Mind The Gap: Corporate Culture
Just as it is important for passengers to “Mind The Gap” to prevent injury, it is equally important for organizations to “Mind The Gap”...
Sep 5, 20224 min read
Virtual Success: Leading Well
In order for virtual teams to succeed, organizational leadership must establish a culture that values teamwork, communication, learning...
Jun 15, 20223 min read
Virtual Success
Today, in many organizations, a significant amount of work is done virtually. Even in the most provincial of firms, it is rare to find...
May 31, 20224 min read
All Roads Lead To Rome
There are several hundred national and regional cultures throughout the world. The enormity of the notion of deciphering the cultural...
Nov 9, 20214 min read
Who’s The Barbarian?
Both the ancient Romans and Greeks called all foreigners “Barbarians”. The North Africans call their mountain people “Berbers”, Arabic...
Nov 2, 20213 min read
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