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  • Lessons Learned by a Leader

    Here are some of the guiding principles that helped Christen Day, CEO, Lululemon Athletica (Fortune magaizine, Nov. 10, 2008): Learn to live with criticism; learn to be in the spotlight. Efficiency isn't always effectiveness. Sometimes by making something so efficient (gross margin, supply chain...
    Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 11-09-2008

  • Advice on Grooming and Keeping Talented Employees

    Every organization shares this common problem: developing talented individuals for bigger responsibilities while at the same time guarding against the very real possibility that these efforts will be wasted because they are lured away by a better opportunity. Fortune magazine (Nov. 10, 2008) offers 3...
    Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 11-09-2008

  • Share Information During Bad Times

    Today's unnerving economic times are having an unanticipated impact in the work place itself. Employees are so uncertain about their company's future, and their own, that over 70% polled would welcome some kind of communication from senior management about the uncertainty, according to research...
    Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 10-28-2008

  • 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

  • Managing Direct Reports with a Folder

    Management tricks of the trade can be learned anywhere, and when I first encountered this one, I like my peers, dreaded its use. Today I think otherwise, and I couldn't survive managing today without it. The tool: folders named for each of my direct reports. While part of a team that managed a national...
    Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 09-14-2008

  • Mistakes Happen-Yet You Can Still Succeed

    Though I've had a few blog items recently from Inc. magazine (Sept. 2008), this topic is one worth visiting: CEOs of the 500 fastest growing companies offer up their biggest mistakes. Which goes to show you, you can succeed from your mistakes, as long as you learn from them Some of those whoppers...
    Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 09-10-2008

  • Wisdom from Leaders of Fast Growing Companies

    One interesting approach to learning is through the philosophies and visions of successful leaders. In the most recent edition of Inc. magazine (Sept. 2008), top leaders from its list of 500 fast growing private companies provide insights into their success. Some of those perspectives: "I always...
    Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 09-06-2008

  • Leadership Styles Compared

    Ever wonder about the leadership styles of successful managers? Inc . magazine offered some insights from successful CEOs in its Sept. 2008 issue: "Laid back with a single focus: the client. I wear sandals and shorts to work and lock people out of meetigs when they are late." Ron Huber, Achieve...
    Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 09-05-2008

  • Some Tips on Managing People

    While flipping QC magazine (June 2008), I found an interesting article by Cecil Donahue on some of the useful management strategies he has learned over the years. His perspective: Employees do not need to like you . Being a strong manager means doing what is best for employees whether they like it or...
    Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 05-24-2008
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