by Kevin Brimhall | Aug 28, 2013 | Leadership
In their book, Fail-Safe Leadership, Linda Martin, the founder of Resource Associates Corporation, and co-author Dr. David Lutchler write about what fail-safe leadership truly is and what it is not. Following is an excerpt from their book which helps to explain the...
by Kevin Brimhall | May 28, 2013 | Book Summaries, Leadership
I was excited when author, entrepreneur and fellow management consultant Greg Blencoe called and asked me to preview his new book, The Supermanager. The final product is a short story about an extremely successful manager who imparts his wisdom to a recent college...
by Kevin Brimhall | May 8, 2013 | Leadership
What makes a good leader? What personal qualities are needed for leadership? What characterizes good leadership? Here are seven important personal qualities found in a good leader: 1. A good leader has an exemplary character. It is of utmost importance that a leader...
by Kevin Brimhall | Sep 21, 2012 | Leadership
Just because the boss’s name badge says "manager" doesn’t mean he’s a good leader. The lack of true leadership in the workplace creates an incredible opportunity for supervisors and their companies to set themselves apart. Find out what...
by Kevin Brimhall | Aug 16, 2012 | Book Summaries, Leadership
Businesses are becoming more complex. It’s harder to predict outcomes because intricate systems interact in unexpected ways. Staying on track is much easier with a guide or checklist. Michael Useem, a professor at my alma mater, The Wharton School of the...
by Kevin Brimhall | Apr 23, 2012 | Book Summaries, Leadership
I was thrilled when I learned that Randy Dobbs, a friend and mentor from my days at General Electric, was writing a book about his leadership experiences. In the early 1990s I worked with Randy at GE Motors in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and then again at GE Medical Systems...