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Lessons from the Shutdown: Why the Second Deal Worked

James Bailey Ph.D. on February 18, 2019

The December through January negotiations that led to a shutdown was poorly managed. But the second negotiation wasn't. Here's why the first failed and the second succeeded.

The December through January negotiations that led to a shutdown was poorly managed. But the second negotiation wasn't. Here's why the first failed and the second succeeded.

Flirting
Celebrity CEOs: Are They Flirting with Disaster?

James Bailey Ph.D. on January 6, 2019

What happens when traditionally media-shy CEOs seek attention and bask in the glow? They can become scraps in the social media scrap-heap.

What happens when traditionally media-shy CEOs seek attention and bask in the glow? They can become scraps in the social media scrap-heap.

Leadership
What Happens when Good and Great Leadership Conjoin?

James Bailey Ph.D. on August 3, 2018

Contrary to conventional wisdom, Good and Great leadership are not points along a continuum. This makes the interaction of the two potentially as sublime as it is combustible.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, Good and Great leadership are not points along a continuum. This makes the interaction of the two potentially as sublime as it is combustible.

Career
Can Millennials Be Led?

James Bailey Ph.D. on May 17, 2018

Frustrated by the young-ish workforce? The Millennials? They're the future. The good news is that they want to do good and are willing to work hard.

Frustrated by the young-ish workforce? The Millennials? They're the future. The good news is that they want to do good and are willing to work hard.

Transference
How to Bring the Outdoor Expedition to Indoor Life?

James Bailey Ph.D. on March 27, 2018

Outdoor experiences are profound, but how can their impact be made your new normal? Here's some sound and simple and sage advice.

Outdoor experiences are profound, but how can their impact be made your new normal? Here's some sound and simple and sage advice.

Forgiveness
A State of Organizational Grace

James Bailey Ph.D. on June 11, 2017

The two most difficult sentences to utter are "I am sorry" and "You are forgiven."

The two most difficult sentences to utter are "I am sorry" and "You are forgiven."