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Yes, I Did!
Interesting start to my week: Emergency trip to the vet for my dog Colt? Check. Admission to the hospital for my 25-year-old nephew? Check. Meeting with President Obama? Check. The eagle has landed — and Presidentially so. That is, my book, Better Make it Real, is in the hands of the Chief Commanding Officer. Really. I [...]
Richie Cunningham Drives a Ford
Last week, I was invited to attend the American Society for Quality World Conference in St. Louis where I facilitated a workshop with senior quality executives. I also had a chance to hear Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford, give the keynote address, and I have to tell you, I think this is the guy who [...]
Well, what IS organizational authenticity?
Perhaps the notion of “organizational authenticity” needs some explanation before anyone can respond to a question about it. So, let’s back up a bit. Exactly what do I mean when I talk about “organizational authenticity?” The subject of authenticity has befuddled philosophers, writers, and artists for years. Even Plato with his cave kept himself awake [...]
Hello World
I can’t possibly post my first blog entry at a site called Better Make it Real without coming clean: I’ve never posted anything on a blog until now. I am 49-years-old, a business owner with a degree in journalism and an expertise in marketing, and the closest I’ve come to “blogging” is to peek over my [...]