Monthly Archives: May 2013

The Intolerable Boss: Part I

Posted on May 31, 2013 by paulokum

This is my twenty-ninth weekly Blog regarding the state of leadership in America. The overwhelming results of employee surveys consistently show that the number one issue in the workplace is poor leadership or more bluntly, an intolerable boss. Throughout my … Continue reading →

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The Solitary Nature of Leadership

Posted on May 24, 2013 by paulokum

This is the twenty-eighth Blog in a weekly series regarding the state of leadership in America. President Harry Truman had a sign on his desk that read, “The Buck Stops Here” As President, Truman recognized that he was ultimately responsible … Continue reading →

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The Loyal Opposition

Posted on May 17, 2013 by paulokum

This is the twenty-seventh Blog in a weekly series regarding the state of leadership in America. Elections don’t seem to settle anything anymore. One political party wins an election and regardless of the margin of victory, the other party circles … Continue reading →

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Was Adolf Hitler a Leader?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by paulokum

This is the twenty-sixth Blog in a weekly series regarding the state of Leadership in America. I would suspect that most people would answer this question by saying that yes, Hitler was a leader, but he was an evil leader … Continue reading →

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Capitalism: When Does Profit Turn Into Greed

Posted on May 3, 2013 by paulokum

This is the twenty-fifth Blog in a weekly series regarding the state of leadership in America. The main goal of any business is to successfully compete in the marketplace and make a profit. These earnings are then used to pay … Continue reading →

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