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'So long, sucker'
The behaviors of many big banks portends a return to an economy of risky behavior, where companies seem to salute no flag but their own corporate logo and worship no God but the almighty dollar.
By Andy Stern | November 17, 2009; 06:33 AM ET | Comments (16)
Game time in the Senate
Our Senators can no longer hide, threaten, or negotiate their own individual bill; no one gets a free pass for denying the American public a fair up-or-down vote on this bill.
By Andy Stern | November 10, 2009; 10:13 AM ET | Comments (5)
Not an easy time to 'help'
When a leader is challenged by his own performance or when his leadership is being questioned from the outside is not an easy time to offer "help."
By Andy Stern | October 26, 2009; 04:00 PM ET | Comments (0)
The opposite of 'balloon boy'
Most Americans are tired of hyped-up media sensations like Michael Jackson or 'balloon boy' and inspired by stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
By Andy Stern | October 20, 2009; 04:08 PM ET | Comments (10)
Endless Cylce of Activity
Leaders who fail to make a "meeting plan" can find themselves trapped in an endless cycle of activity without much movement towards long-term organizational goals.
By Andy Stern | October 6, 2009; 06:15 AM ET | Comments (0)
Undermining the Adversary
In every case of a menacing adversary, strategy matters. That means acting with others, picking the right moment to press the case, and looking for key openings to undermine the moral, financial or political authority of your opponent
By Andy Stern | September 28, 2009; 01:57 PM ET | Comments (1)
The Right Decision
Making the right decisions and executing them -- whether an about face or full steam ahead -- always require listening, planning, then leading.
By Andy Stern | September 22, 2009; 06:36 AM ET | Comments (1)
Incentivize the Long Term
Let us create a greater financial and regulatory framework that reduces risk, values assets realistically, and incentivizes long-term over short-term profits.
By Andy Stern | September 14, 2009; 12:18 PM ET | Comments (1)
Leading From the Front
On issue after issue -- minimum wage, children's health care, immigration -- he kept focused on the goal, neither distracted by setbacks or deterred by delays.
By Andy Stern | August 28, 2009; 11:45 AM ET | Comments (0)
Not If But When
Any new president faces that challenge of being at times loved and other times feared, this president is no different.
By Andy Stern | August 18, 2009; 01:00 PM ET | Comments (3)
An Absolute Need
You cannot recharge the battery and use the energy at the same time.
By Andy Stern | August 10, 2009; 11:10 AM ET | Comments (0)
Worth a Thousand Words
Leadership is the ability to respond quickly to situations, including "correcting" mistakes or mis-speaks.
By Andy Stern | August 3, 2009; 12:01 PM ET | Comments (2)
Some Don't Want Reform
It will soon be time for the president to acknowledge that despite heroic efforts by Senator Baucus in the Senate, and others in the House, that most Republicans' and some Democrats do not want real reform.
By Andy Stern | July 27, 2009; 12:39 PM ET | Comments (0)
No Second Helpings of Greed
Why not use some of your creative world class financial skills to offer new products, services, and support for the middle class who are struggling with their mortgages, debt, or your failed investments?
By Andy Stern | July 20, 2009; 12:51 PM ET | Comments (1)
The Core of Our Beliefs
This is not a political question but a legal one that goes to the core of our belief in the rule of law and our greatness as a nation.
By Andy Stern | July 13, 2009; 04:11 PM ET | Comments (5)
Not Her Best Moment
Sarah Palin's announcement, like much of her career, is a study in either fate, poor planning or impulsive exuberance and action.
By Andy Stern | July 7, 2009; 12:30 PM ET | Comments (0)
A Sense of Exceptionalism?
Steve Jobs and his board had a strategic decision to make about his health, his privacy and his leadership. That is why we create leadership teams and boards: to make the tough calls.
By Andy Stern | June 22, 2009; 10:44 AM ET | Comments (1)
Winning is a Not a Formula
No two leaders have the same combination of factors; like DNA, each of us has unique characteristics. In Phil Jackson's case his spirituality is part of his guiding leadership philosophy, and it works for him.
By Andy Stern | June 15, 2009; 02:20 PM ET | Comments (0)
We Need Life Stories
Our lives form a story of who we are, the road we traveled, the experiences that shaped us and our dreams and aspirations. Successful leaders draw upon these aspects of their lives to help others understand their thinking and to offer a glimpse of their humanity.
By Andy Stern | June 8, 2009; 10:23 AM ET | Comments (0)
A Buyer of Last Resort
Although there will be some conflicts of interest, I think they will prove to be better sound bites for the "drift-toward-socialism" crowd then a significant problem.
By Andy Stern | June 1, 2009; 11:02 AM ET | Comments (0)
Never Too Short
It is rare to hear people say that a leader's tenure was too short. Too often the discussion of succession is seen as disloyal or conspiratorial.
By Andy Stern | May 26, 2009; 02:14 PM ET | Comments (0)
Be Strategic, Not Personal
When former leaders let personal considerations overwhelm or substitute for the strategic is a demonstration of failed leadership. In most cases if you have something to say--say it thoughtfully, strategically, and privately.
By Andy Stern | May 12, 2009; 06:52 AM ET | Comments (0)
Cool Heads, Creative Minds
We know these are tough times for America and for workers and companies. But this is where consultation, participation, and team work pays off.
By Andy Stern | May 5, 2009; 03:21 PM ET | Comments (0)
More Instinct Than Analysis
The more taking a bullet is a decision rather than a life mission; self-promotion rather than selflessness, the less likely you are to make the sacrifice, or to be a great leader.
By Andy Stern | April 14, 2009; 06:54 AM ET | Comments (0)
Moral Leadership Matters
We clearly have military superiority in a traditional sense, but as Iraq and Afghanistan prove, that is not enough. Moral standing and collaborative leadership do matter.
By Andy Stern | April 6, 2009; 11:57 AM ET | Comments (0)
Tough Management is Good Politics
The perception of tough management of taxpayer's dollars is both a strong signal and good politics. It just might help some bankers hear the drums beating, start to cancel their private jet orders, and shelve any new creative bonus strategies.
By Andy Stern | March 30, 2009; 11:14 AM ET | Comments (1)
Wall Street Needs Its Own Leadership
Wall Street leaders do not need the president to tell them to condemn rather than reward failure. It's time to return to merit-based pay, the old-fashioned concept that you share in both the gain and the pain.
By Andy Stern | March 23, 2009; 10:50 AM ET | Comments (0)
March's True Madness
Sharing in the pain of budget cuts is both a symbolic and appropriate response to the economic crisis. "March Madness" would be ignoring the team responsibilities we have as leaders and Americans.
By Andy Stern | March 15, 2009; 09:40 PM ET | Comments (0)
A Culture Not Easily Bucked
For women to crack glass ceilings of male leadership, an accomplishment in and of itself, and then be expected to also change an institutional culture and business model in the short run is a big task.
By Andy Stern | March 9, 2009; 04:12 AM ET | Comments (0)
Open Debate
Empowering stakeholders and opening up a national debate is the right leadership decision to succeed in an arena where others have failed.
By Andy Stern | March 2, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (0)
Cooperation, Not Collaboration
Joining an administration with which one has fundamental disagreements requires both leadership and followership -- and integrity. Unfortunately, this type of cooperation was missing among Republicans during passage of the stimulus bill.
By Andy Stern | February 23, 2009; 10:44 AM ET | Comments (0)
Creative Alternatives
Rather than lose the good will and talent you've built up over the years, consider alternatives like job sharing, transfers, counseling, or retraining.
By Andy Stern | February 9, 2009; 09:03 AM ET | Comments (0)
Big Business, Big Failures
In Davos as elsewhere, business leaders are failing to take responsibility for the mess they have made of the economy.
By Andy Stern | February 3, 2009; 03:05 PM ET | Comments (2)
Holistic Success
Talent is not always about top performance; it's also about team work and finding that person who makes the needed difference.
By Andy Stern | January 25, 2009; 09:01 PM ET | Comments (0)
Values That Really Matter
Not only does the President-elect understand the difference between politics and policy, he also appreciates focus and discipline.
By Andy Stern | January 14, 2009; 12:16 PM ET | Comments (0)
Successful Operating Style
Bush and his administration were devoted to their ideas, had a clear agenda, and used all avenues to accomplish them, but they were often more ideological than results driven.
By Andy Stern | January 6, 2009; 12:02 PM ET | Comments (3)
