It's been said, "Everything rises and falls on leadership." A critical key to business success but often overlooked in the pursuit of quick gains and flowing with the latest trends, is leadership. Leadership matters. It's the under-girding and visionary force that sustains and unifies. In this episode of the Halftime Mike podcast I'm privileged to […]
A key legacy of Steve Jobs is innovation. When you think of Steve, you think of the iPhone, iPad, and resurgence of Apple. It's often helpful, however, to go back and look at the bigger picture. The trials at Apple that forced him out, the years away with Disney and Pixar, the stumble of Apple […]
A good post from Pat Lencioni and worth reflecting on... The Enemy of Innovation and Creativity Maybe it was just the kind of kid I was, but I’m guessing that most children are constantly reminded by adults to be more efficient. Maybe not exactly in those words. More likely it comes in the form of […]
One of the most important elements of a successful organization is the staff team. You need the right people in the right roles! We can all relate to stories of hirings gone bad due to the "right fit". We also know people we'd like to "clone" because of the way they added value to the […]
Here's a short article from John Maxwell that is a number of years old but has lasting nuggets of wisdom. I think the points that stick out most to me this time around reading it are collaboration and debriefing. Collaboration is so crucial or else you don't have buy-in; you don't have the best ideas; […]
Good statement to reflect on from SAMBA (www.SixMonthMBA.com) - Mike Gingerich Cozy is the enemy of action. Waking up in the morning, all snuggled down in the covers, it’s so tempting to never come out of your warm and cozy cocoon. You feel like nothing can get to you there. All is right with the […]
The Top 10 Mistakes Leaders Make is a good read. It's been around for a while but I recommend it as a tool to keep you sharp and to help you grow as a leader. Below is a summary I put together from this book by Hans Finzel. - Enjoy, Mike Gingerich The Top Ten […]
