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Sanford's Character Flaws
Sanford's "acting out" and the complicated steps he went through to conduct the affair suggest a major character flaw that imperils his ability to lead.
By Abraham Zaleznik | June 30, 2009; 10:31 AM ET | Comments (1)
Ill-Equipped
With the help of outside thinkers, the government should monitor strategic thinking and plan to measure progress in restoring profitability.
By Abraham Zaleznik | June 1, 2009; 01:05 PM ET | Comments (0)
A Leadership State of Mind
Leadership cannot be taught. But would-be leaders can develop a state of mind that enhances leadership capacities.
By Abraham Zaleznik | April 21, 2009; 06:10 AM ET | Comments (0)
Doubts About Talent
Why else fire the CEO unless there are a multitude of doubts about his talent?
By Abraham Zaleznik | March 30, 2009; 11:19 AM ET | Comments (1)
A Lot of Listening
President Obama should launch a public campaign pushing the outlines of the plan, work closely with legislators on the details -- and listen to everyone's responses.
By Abraham Zaleznik | March 2, 2009; 10:59 AM ET | Comments (0)
Hard-Headed Negotiations
The aim should be to foster negotiation not only with political rivals, but also with Palestinians who in the final analysis will find a coalition in the Israeli government, complete with hard-headed negotiations, in their interest as well as the Israeli interest.
By Abraham Zaleznik | February 23, 2009; 11:05 AM ET | Comments (0)
Compensation Committees Gone Wrong
Too often, boards of directors allow compensation committees to make unwise decisions, without proper oversight.
By Abraham Zaleznik | February 2, 2009; 03:09 PM ET | Comments (6)
New Deal Lessons
President Obama must revive Keynesian ideas of economic revival -- and he must muster the courage to bring others along with him.
By Abraham Zaleznik | January 21, 2009; 10:22 AM ET | Comments (0)
A Sigh of Relief
Obama's non-hip shooter leadership style may prove to be one of his greatest and most-welcomed assets.
By Abraham Zaleznik | January 14, 2009; 10:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
George W. Bush -- Not
We can only hope he won't write a book about leadership in his retirement.
By Abraham Zaleznik | January 2, 2009; 08:09 AM ET | Comments (1)
Santa in Sad Times
With the sad state of the economy, even Santa doesn't have a chance.
By Abraham Zaleznik | December 22, 2008; 10:51 AM ET | Comments (0)
Play It Cool
Because he hasn't been implicated, Obama should maintain his distance from the governor's problem.
By Abraham Zaleznik | December 15, 2008; 10:25 AM ET | Comments (2)
Sharpen the Plan
The auto execs have paid their penance. Now have to create a workable strategy for saving their industry.
By Abraham Zaleznik | December 8, 2008; 11:07 AM ET | Comments (1)
