In the past, I have spoken about the power of delegation when it comes to growth in your business. If done properly, you can exponentially grow your business without having to work 80-plus hours a ...

I am a retired railroad civil engineer who started in 1966 and worked for the Southern Pacific, Southern California Regional Rail Authority and five consulting firms, plus three years in the U.S. Army ...

You often hear the words "manager" and "leader" used interchangeably in conversations about workflows by HR professionals. However, leading and managing are different. Managers can be leaders, but ...

There are thousands of courses, books, webinars, and articles on leadership. This article addresses my experiences in implementing leadership concepts and techniques derived from the content of many ...

The difference between a manager and a leader is that a manager “counts the beans,” whereas a leader makes them. In other words, a leader inspires by example. For instance, in the early days of ...

We just finished the Peter Drucker Centennial celebration in Claremont. The world's foremost leadership and management scholars spoke at the week-long event, including Jim Collins, Stephen Covey, Ken ...

Recognize the distinction between a strong leader and a disciplined manager, as they require different skill sets and approaches for business success. Acknowledge your own limitations and blind spots, ...

Management is about making sure things run smoothly right now. Focus: Getting a specific job or task done correctly and efficiently. Time: Looks at the short-term, like this week or this month's goals ...

Ok, I admit it. I'm a control freak. Not only am I a control freak, but this trait has served me royally in my career as it helped to rapidly propel me up the management ladder, which made me become ...

Having managed a roster of entertainers and public figures for over a decade, I know firsthand what it is to delegate and advise based on what I consider is best for the client’s overall growth, ...