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Those On The Path Towards Relevance – Beware of The Unaccountable Zone!
The Aspirations of unrealistic optimism are born and die in the space between dreams and unaccountability.
During Industry Disruption, Avoid Nakedness!
Most in business have heard the saying "The Emperor has No Clothes." This metaphor highlights the inabilities of the pretenders. Unfortunately, those following the naked Emperor end up staring at something no one wants to see.
It's Skepticism That Kicks Bullshit Off The Path Towards Goodness!
But we all must remember, when evaluating the promotional vehicles of any great cause, it will be one's skepticism that filters out the Bullshit!
Does Lexmark Celebrate Labor Day?
There was a time when the Lexmark good old guys and gals of Kentucky were proud to call Lexmark home. Today, I would challenge the level of pride in all who still wonder about the quickly emptying halls at the Lexmark - Lexington offices.
The Do Everything Industry Coming Soon!
The first thing to evaluate in all diversifications is the effectiveness of current management. The most disruptive component of all diversification strategies is the realization that many of the navigators who led a legacy business to its current relevance may have reached the end of the journey.
Corporate Culture Could Be Your Achilles Heel
Those leading organizations only surround by folks who came into the organization based on a consensus of existing employees, and that consensus was based on the applicant's personality quickly assimilating into the comfort zone of the organization; LOOK OUT!