Monthly Archives: February 2013

Avoid the recruiting boomerang.

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Dave Berkus

It has happened to all of us who have been leaders in business long enough.  One of your employees is approached by an employee of a customer or of a supplier, stating that “It sure would be great to work … Continue reading →

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Good management means great empowerment.

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Dave Berkus

So, we’ve discussed why it is important to build consensus in an organization in most every major decision.  To do so, a CEO must be able to relinquish some degree of power, overriding decisions made by consensus only with some … Continue reading →

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Build consensus.

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Dave Berkus

Surely you’ve been exposed to articles, courses and lectures about various styles of management, and how each is appropriate for some companies and for some levels of organization and at some times.  For example, a consensus-building leader works well in … Continue reading →

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Setting your moral compass

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Dave Berkus

Almost all of us in our leadership roles are looked upon to provide clues for behavior by those who look up to us, whether family members or subordinates in the workplace or even those we associate with as peers, suppliers, … Continue reading →

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