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6 Reasons to Rethink the Social Responsibility of Business
“The social responsibility of business is to increase its profits.” That statement was part of an article written by economist Milton Friedman for The New York Times Magazine in September 1970. In the article, Friedman argued that the more profits that were returned to...
Leadership Evolution: 5 Questions for Dr. Tony Baron
For more than two decades, Dr. Tony Baron has studied the impact of power on people, organizations, and societies. His work led to being called to counsel survivors of the bombing of the Murrah Building in Oklahoma City, of the Columbine High School massacre, and of the...
Are You My Mentor?
When we think of career advancement and leadership development, a good option is the use of a mentor. Whether you are a senior executive or an entry-level employee, there is never a bad time to ask for the assistance of a mentor. Just as Plato had Socrates and Bill Gates...
3 Leadership Lessons from the Government Shutdown
It’s easy to get caught up in the hyperbole and 24-hour finger pointing resulting from the government shutdown. But, as business leaders, we would be better served if we heed the advice of Winston Churchill who said, “Never let a crisis go to waste.” While your...
The 6 Principles of Humility, by Dr. Tony Baron
Over the past 10 years, I have been honored to explore and debate the essence of power with Dr. Tony Baron. Specifically, how power impacts leadership, how leadership impacts culture, and, ultimately, how culture impacts performance. With a double doctorate in psychology...
4 Steps to Celebrate Your Milestones
Today, Center for Executive Excellence has a milestone to celebrate. We have expanded into Arizona and added a new team member. Compared to other leadership consulting firms, we are still very small and there is much more to accomplish. Yet, this expansion marks a major...
5 Steps to Move from Success to Significance
Success is a powerful motivator. It can dictate how we spend our time, energy, and resources. It can influence relationships, schedules, and families. It may even become an all-consuming passion that leaves broken people and morality in its wake. Yet, success is not the...
13 Rules of Leadership by Colin Powell
“Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible.” This is one of many quotes attributed to legendary public statesman and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. Since his retirement from public office in 2004, Powell has...
Mastering the 4 D’s of Delegation
Most leaders are naturally high achievers. Their schedules are busy, they keep long hours, and their drive is tireless. Unfortunately, they may also be overscheduled, buried under their work, and on the edge of burnout. Over time, both the leader and the organization...
3 Reasons Why Humor Should Be Part of Your Leadership Toolkit
Watch this Fake Interview of John Maxwell Businessman and author Paul Hawken said it best, “We lead by being human. We do not lead by being corporate, by being professional or by being institutional.” That may be why leadership experts like John Maxwell understand the...
A Leadership Lesson à la Bob Filner
Despite being hailed for its sunny weather, a black cloud has loomed over San Diego for much of the summer of 2013. That cloud took the form of allegations against its soon-to-be former mayor, Bob Filner. San Diego’s headlines are part of the steady drumbeat against...
The Virtue of Solitude, By. Dr, Tony Baron
Over the past 10 years, I have been honored to explore and debate the essence of power with Dr. Tony Baron. Specifically, how power impacts leadership, how leadership impacts culture, and, ultimately, how culture impacts performance. With a double doctorate in psychology...