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Are You an Agent of Change?

"True change agents have a track record of seeing around corners, and their visions of the future will not let them rest." This statement from Jack and Suzy Welch (BusinessWeek, Oct. 20, 2008) illustrates a major factor that makes change agents so much different from their peers. They believe...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 10-22-2008
Managing in Tough Times

One side of leadership that has its own importance is how you manage during the bad times. Everyone can smile when things are going well, but the true mark of your leadership is how you respond during times of crises. Jack and Suzy Welch offer 4 points for leading during tough times (BusinessWeek, Oct...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 10-08-2008
Some Thoughts on Empowerment

One of the reasons I enjoy reading BusinessWeek magazine is the last page column by Jack and Suzy Welch, where I usually find an interesting perspective to consider in how I approach my leadership and management duties. Their thoughts recently on worker empowerment (August 25, 2008) are offered here...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 08-21-2008
Finding Meaning and Dignity in Work

"Most people don;t want to just punch a clock. They come to work to find meaning and dignity." These words from Jack and Suzy Welch ( BusinessWeek , July 28, 2008) strike at the core of a problem that is too prevelant in today's workplace, it's the problem of mismanaging the emotions...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 07-26-2008
Spend the Time to Hire Right

Many times organizations find themselves in a tight spot when key individuals resign, or when work loads explode to a point where more staff is required. And many times, the process to bring in new talent seems so long that managers get so tired, they finally just hire without completing all of the correct...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 07-11-2008
How Do Your Employees Handle Ethical Dilemmas?

"The worst time for your people to feel alone is during an ethical dilemma." This provocative statement came from Jack and Suzy Welch ( BusinessWeek , May 26, 2008) in their answer to an IT consultant who wished to accept outside work on weekends. The point they are making, and one worth repeating...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 06-04-2008
During Tough Times, Don't Trim Service!

Warren Buffet has now publicly stated he believes the American economy is in recession. Even without an official label, every business has been struggling with increased cost pressures, especially those due to skyrocketing energy costs. And to stay competitive, the natural reaction is to cut operating...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 03-04-2008
Do You Want Superstars? Then Pay For Them!

Former Chrysler Chairman Lee Iaccoca said there is only one way to tell an employee they are an MVP: through money. Jack Welch takes that same perspective in his BusinessWeek column (Feb. 11, 2008). "You simply can't be a great leader and get great results in today's marketplace without...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 02-15-2008
Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Leader?

Instead of spending a lot of time and energy engaged with all of the books, articles and seminars available on leadership qualities, it might be easier to look at it from a higher level. That's what Jack Welch did in his BusinessWeek column (Feb 4, 2008) as he discussed the six key traits crucial...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 02-08-2008

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