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Category Archives: Trust
Professionalize Teaching ?—A Duke University Senior Speaks Out
‘We must become more professional’ is a mantra I regularly hear amongst both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. For instance, many have argued that management should have the same types of standardized professional requirements that law does. Whether you agree … Continue reading
The Fallacy of ‘Walt Just Being Walt’
You may have heard that authenticity is really important. Obviously, it is—especially in leaders. It’s important for each of us to ‘show up’ authentically—in a way that engenders confidence in others that ‘what they see is what they’ll get’. The … Continue reading
It Gets Worse–Legalized Insider Trading Revealed In 60 Minutes Story
After writing The Power of Professionalism there are (literally) hundreds of illustrative stories about distrust that I could share with readers if I chose to. Almost always I chose not to share them—largely because people have become desensitized. There’s too … Continue reading
Professionals Just Don’t Do That
A woman co-hosting a call-in radio program chimes-in on a technical question from a caller. She goes on at nauseam about the topic. A different caller later challenges her conclusion. After back-pedaling for what seemed like an eternity, the woman … Continue reading
How Mind-Set Three Aids Fledgling Entrepreneurs In Venture Funding
I recently attended a chapter meeting of the Keiretsu Forum. The Keiretsu Forum provides a medium for young, high-potential companies needing venture funding to meet potential investors. The companies need the funding to sustain their current operations or, more typically, … Continue reading
Where’s The Professionals When You Most Need Them?
Sad, but not surprising, news—Americans’ distrust of government is at its highest level ever. 89% say they distrust government to do the right thing. 84% believe the country is on the wrong track. We’re in uncharted waters here. A democracy … Continue reading
Loose Threads
Resisting the urge to pull on a loose thread can be tough for some of us. Lest you think today’s post is about fabric, it isn’t. Loose threads are interpersonal teases. They occur in meetings when someone: makes an innocent … Continue reading
Changing Your Tune
“Cheryl is the best project manager we have—her integrity is beyond reproach.” “Suzanne is one of the finest people you’d ever want to work with—she’s simply a star.” “Charlie was my best boss ever—fair-minded, respectful, insightful–he’s the real deal.” The … Continue reading
When Sacrifice Isn’t
A wide receiver throws a great block, springing his running back teammate around the corner for a 15 yard gain. The announcer in the booth (a former wide receiver himself) sings the wide-out’s praises–finally paying him the ultimate compliment by … Continue reading
