Category Archives: culture

Thank God for the catfish…

Posted on May 24, 2012 by pdncoach

“They used to tank cod from Alaska all the way to China. They’d keep them in vats in the ship. By the time the codfish reached China the flesh was mush and tasteless. So this guy came up with this … Continue reading →

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Leadership on the Front Line

Posted on December 6, 2010 by pdncoach

Managers are the linchpins connecting the daily actions of a workforce with corporate vision.  Yet the gap remains.  Why? Most companies complain about the gap that exists between corporate strategy and the daily work performed on the front lines. In response, … Continue reading →

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The Intersection of Leadership and Leadership Culture Part 4

Posted on August 26, 2009 by pdncoach

Ted Kennedy, Low-Potential Leader I did not intend for there to be a “Part 4” of my series on The Intersection of Leadership and Leadership Culture. But I was struck by the death of Senator Ted Kennedy this morning after … Continue reading →

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