by David Wilsey | Nov 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
I learned two lessons in college that I still think about – one in the kitchen and one as a strategy execution consultant. My professor claimed during a cell biology lesson that if you leave iceberg lettuce in water for about 20 minutes its cells expand as they soak...
by David Wilsey | Mar 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Most MBA programs pride themselves as being the ”practical” degree that will best prepare its students for any number of management roles. And I have to admit that I can point to that degree as a true turning point in my career. But it wasn’t until I became a Balanced...
by Gail Stout Perry | Sep 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
I recently had a conversation with an organization’s board member who said, “I’m so frustrated. We have a balanced scorecard but I don’t see how the things the management team is measuring or executing are linked to our strategy. I don’t see the connections. Our...
by Gail Stout Perry | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Have you ever noticed how a newly hired CEO often starts his/her tenure with a BANG! Making all sorts of immediate changes – whether it’s replacing the entire leadership team, reorganizing, initiating a major acquisition or spinning off a business unit? One thing...
by Gail Stout Perry | Mar 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
An executive once asked me a question that launched me on a 4-year quest for an answer. We were discussing examples of visionary leaders who led their organizations to great heights. He looked at me with desperation in his eyes and said, “HOW do visionary leaders...
