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Do you have a system to get input from younger associates?

March 4, 2013/in Ideas to help you build a solid team/by Tom Doescher

Recently we had the privilege of hearing Angela Ahrendts, CEO, speak about the transformation of the 150-year-old British icon Burberry. According to Ahrendts, an important contributor to the company’s success was the off-site meetings she conducted with the youngest and brightest Burberry associates. As we listened we were reminded of Apple’s “Top 100” retreats, conducted […]

Is it possible to have too many advisors?

February 18, 2013/in Sharpening Your Personal Leadership Skills/by Tom Doescher

Over the years, we have observed that the most successful business owners have carefully selected advisors, and these advisors may change from time to time. We have also noted that other owners have, in our view, too many advisors. The most successful business owners assess where they are strong and where they need help, and […]

Keep it simple

February 4, 2013/in Nuggets and Encouragement Regarding Strategy and Focus/by Tom Doescher

We began to focus on Volkswagen (VW) when our son joined them a few years ago. We quickly discovered that one of their goals was to be the No. 1 automobile manufacturer in the world. We never have understood why companies would set a certain sales level as their goal, and we have watched as […]

What did I say?

January 21, 2013/in Sharpening Your Personal Leadership Skills/by Tom Doescher

During the past decade, I have spent a lot of time in airports. I am sure everyone has their own stories on what they do to pass the time. One of my favorite activities is to listen to other people’s conversations (I know, it’s pretty tacky, but after long delays you get awfully bored). While […]

Can you admit your mistakes?*

January 7, 2013/in Sharpening Your Personal Leadership Skills/by Tom Doescher

I recently read an article about Lance Armstrong in which the writer said, “NBC’s ‘Rock Center’ recently covered Lance Armstrong’s fall from grace, and they show that the scandal is much worse than merely doping. The lengths that Armstrong went to in order to cover up his misdeeds were much worse than the doping itself.” […]