Archive: Scott DeRue
The burden on Petraeus
In assuming his new position, General Petraeus must show the leadership that McChrystal failed to exhibit.
By Scott DeRue | June 24, 2010; 11:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
The man who skipped 'Leadership 101'
The only reliable thing about the CEO of BP has been his uncanny ability to show how little empathy and concern he has for the people who are most directly affected or for the long-term implications of this disaster.
By Scott DeRue | June 15, 2010; 02:52 AM ET | Comments (2)
Ivy League influence
There is clear evidence that our place in elite social networks explains our social status and mobility.
By Scott DeRue | May 18, 2010; 11:04 AM ET | Comments (1)
Not a right but a choice
The first lady can and should be a leader. It is her privilege and responsibility of public service. But ultimately it is hers to choose.
By Scott DeRue | May 13, 2010; 03:20 PM ET | Comments (0)
Innocent until proven guilty
To Senator Levin and others who are using their pulpits to shape public opinion before all of the facts come out, shame on you.
By Scott DeRue | April 27, 2010; 11:18 AM ET | Comments (5)
The undercover bosses
By showing that they are not above the crisis, but rather in the crisis with everyone else, KLM's Hartman and British Airways' Walsh are being the not-so-undercover bosses that everyone wants.
By Scott DeRue | April 20, 2010; 05:16 AM ET | Comments (0)
Irony of opposition leaders
Opposition leaders come to power because they listen to their followers -- but too often, once they get into power, they become the un-listening autocrats they overthrew.
By Scott DeRue | April 8, 2010; 06:27 AM ET | Comments (1)
It's not just China
For Google, losing the faith and commitment of its employees would be much worse than any dollar lost--or, in this case, a lost Chinese Yuan.
By Scott DeRue | March 25, 2010; 10:44 AM ET | Comments (0)
Stop romanticizing leaders
Members from both parties have failed to put the nation's interests above their own political needs or aspirations.
By Scott DeRue | March 18, 2010; 10:47 AM ET | Comments (1)
Leading without 'right answers'
Unfortunately, the United States has developed a reputation for imposing its will on other nations.
By Scott DeRue | March 17, 2010; 11:39 AM ET | Comments (1)
Where is she taking us?
Influence without a collective goal is simply influence or maybe even coercion, but certainly not leadership.
By Scott DeRue | March 9, 2010; 06:30 AM ET | Comments (0)
Leaders who are 'just like us'
People around the world struggle everyday with habits that they cannot break, and we all lose control over our emotions at times.
By Scott DeRue | March 1, 2010; 02:31 PM ET | Comments (0)
Fascination with power
I don't expect much progress at the health-care summit--at least not until both parties realize they were elected to be servant leaders.
By Scott DeRue | February 23, 2010; 05:40 AM ET | Comments (3)
