Salem-News.com News Feed for articles tagged with management_moments www.salem-news.com 2010 A story is told of a young Greek artist named Timanthes studied who under a respected tutor some 2,000 years ago. After several years the teacher’s efforts seemed to have paid off when Timanthes painted an exquisite work of art. Unfortunately, he became so enraptured with the painting that he spent days gazing at it. http://salem-news.com/articles/december262010/clean-slate-dd.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december262010/clean-slate-dd.php Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:57:00 PST I will never forget driving through a small Florida town many years ago. As I drove past a small family diner there was a sign out front that read, “Come in and eat before we both starve.” http://salem-news.com/articles/july262010/serving-right-dd.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july262010/serving-right-dd.php Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:35:00 PDT Prudence Leith in her book, Pardon Me, But You’re Eating My Doily, shares her favorite catering disaster regarding a couple who went to the Far East on holiday. They wanted, besides their own supper, something to give to their poodle. Pointing to the dog, they made international eating signs. The waiter understood, picked up the poodle, and set off for the kitchen—only to return half an hour later with the roasted poodle on a platter. http://salem-news.com/articles/july122010/meaningful-words-dd.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july122010/meaningful-words-dd.php Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:36:00 PDT As the midsummer All Star game approaches, I am reminded of a story about one of the all-time baseball greats, Babe Ruth. His bat had the power of a cannon, and his record of 714 home runs remained unbroken until Hank Aaron came along. The Babe was the idol of sports fans, but in time age took its toll, and his popularity began to wane. http://salem-news.com/articles/july052010/babe-ruth-dd.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july052010/babe-ruth-dd.php Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:47:00 PDT After considerable pressure brought to bear, President Barrack Obama is slated to meet this week with BP executives at the White House. The topic at hand of course is how to deal with the oil crisis in the Gulf. As that crisis lingers on, it imperative that all key leaders get together to work on solutions. http://salem-news.com/articles/june132010/culture-inclusion-dd.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june132010/culture-inclusion-dd.php Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:52:00 PDT Few in the arena of sports and leadership have had such a lasting impact on and off the court than legendary basketball coach John Wooden. At the age of 99, just four months shy of his 100th birthday, John Wooden has passed away. Wooden’s record at UCLA is that of legend. During his tenure, the Bruins amassed an amazing 88-game win streak from 1964 to 1975. http://salem-news.com/articles/june062010/leaders-ages-dd.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june062010/leaders-ages-dd.php Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:38:00 PDT In 1965, the Rolling Stones released their hit song, (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction. Satisfaction is the first of eight singles to reach number one in the U.S. The last song to hit number one was Miss You, released in 1978. The Rolling Stones have released more than 50 albums and are one of rock music’s most enduring legends. I read two interesting articles of late about attitudes in the workplace. And depending on which account you read, satisfaction either abounds or as the Stones’ song suggests, there is no satisfaction. http://salem-news.com/articles/january182010/satisfaction_dd.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january182010/satisfaction_dd.php Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:24:00 PST At this time of the year it’s not uncommon to see geese flying across the evening sky. One thing I’ve discovered over the years is that leadership lessons can be found all around us if we are paying attention. Yogi Berra once mused, “You can learn a lot by watching.” http://salem-news.com/articles/january032010/geese_dd.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january032010/geese_dd.php Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:42:00 PST I read this humorous story not too long ago. “If the circus comes to town and you paint a sign saying ‘Circus coming to the Fairgrounds Saturday,’ that’s advertising. If you put the sign on the back of an elephant and walk it into town, that’s promotion. If the elephant walks through the mayor’s flowerbed, that’s publicity. And if you get the mayor to laugh about it, that’s public relations. http://salem-news.com/articles/december262009/new_year_dd.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december262009/new_year_dd.php Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:55:00 PST The beloved Jimmy Stewart wrote an article for Guidepost magazine back in 2005 in which he recounted the unique opportunity he had to star in the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. Stewart recounted, “Good as the script was, there was still something else about the movie that made it different. It’s hard to explain. I, for one, had things happen to me during the filming that never happened in any other pictures I’ve made.” http://salem-news.com/articles/december212009/leadership_dd.php http://salem-news.com/articles/december212009/leadership_dd.php Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:04:00 PST I don’t have to tell you that these are challenging economic times we are living in. In this time of economic challenge, making sacrifices is no longer an option for many organizations. Budgets are being cut, raises are set aside, and discretionary spending is being watched closer than ever. Maintaining strong morale during times of sacrifice can be a challenge. http://salem-news.com/articles/november302009/sacrifice_dd.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november302009/sacrifice_dd.php Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:18:00 PST Within every organization is a need for pillars – they are the go-to people who are steadfast and committed to success. These pillars are grounded in the qualities that inspire confidence and shape an in-house culture of excellence. Support pillars are not hard to spot. Their qualities are indispensable, transferable, and attainable. Pillars rise to the top. A pillar not only represents the foundation of a building or organization, but symbolically represents its potential. http://salem-news.com/articles/october192009/mgmtmoment_dd.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october192009/mgmtmoment_dd.php Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT The story is told of a man flying in a hot air balloon who realizes he is lost. He reduces height and spots a man down below. He lowers the balloon and shouts, “Excuse me, can you tell me where I am?” The man below says, “Yes, you are in a hot air balloon, hovering 30 feet above this field.” http://salem-news.com/articles/october112009/mgmtmoments_dd_101009.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october112009/mgmtmoments_dd_101009.php Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:43:00 PDT It’s an amazing story that perhaps you have heard. I read it again recently in a story by Rick Reilly for Sports Illustrated. The Father-son duo of Rick and Dick Hoyt are an amazing team. Together they have competed in marathons and triathlons. They have competed together and finished hundreds of races together. Each time they cross the finish line they do so at the same time- every time. http://salem-news.com/articles/october042009/having_backs_dd_10-5-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october042009/having_backs_dd_10-5-09.php Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:51:00 PDT The industrial revolution was a transformational time in American history. Without question, the technologies of the twenty first century have dramatically improved upon the inventions that the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries gave us. Can you imagine the look on the face of Alexander Graham Bell if he were to hold an i-phone today? Imagine the Wright brothers flying first class on a Boeing 777? I can only imagine what Samuel F.B. Morse would think of the internet, email, and instant messaging. http://salem-news.com/articles/september282009/strength_leaders_dd_9-28-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september282009/strength_leaders_dd_9-28-09.php Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:10:00 PDT One of the highlights of my first trip to England was a tour through the House of Commons in London. My good friend Martin arranged the tour for us. To walk the halls of the House of Commons and take in all of its history was an amazing experience. The House of Commons is where the members come to debate the issues of the day and where the Prime Minister holds his question and answer sessions which can be quite entertaining. http://salem-news.com/articles/september212009/make_your_mark_dd_9-20-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september212009/make_your_mark_dd_9-20-09.php Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:49:00 PDT Last week a milestone took place that was seven decades in the making. Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees broke Lou Gehrig’s hit record with a single to right field. Gehrig’s record for the most hits by a Yankee player stood at 2,721 for a little more than seventy years. While not a Yankees fan by any stretch, no one can deny that Jeter has rightfully taken his place among Yankee greats. His work ethic and talent makes for a successful combination and without question a team leader. http://salem-news.com/articles/september142009/grateful_leader_dd_9-14-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september142009/grateful_leader_dd_9-14-09.php Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:22:00 PDT The story is told of a young Greek artist named Timanthes who studied under a respected tutor some 2,000 years ago. After several years the teacher’s efforts seemed to have paid off when Timanthes painted an exquisite work of art. Unfortunately, he became so enraptured with the painting that he spent days gazing at it. http://salem-news.com/articles/september062009/mgmtmoment_dd_090709.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september062009/mgmtmoment_dd_090709.php Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:10:00 PDT In his book, The 360° Leader, John Maxwell shares a humorous story of a turkey that was chatting with a bull. “I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree,” sighed the turkey, “but I haven’t got the energy.” “Well,” replied the bull, “why don’t you nibble on some of my droppings? They’re packed with nutrients.” http://salem-news.com/articles/september012009/grow_top_9-1-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september012009/grow_top_9-1-09.php Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:00:00 PDT In leadership I have often wondered, at what point do you separate yourself from others around you, your competition, and your colleagues and move to a higher level? What is the tipping point when a leader parts company with those around him- even when others have equal or greater talents? http://salem-news.com/articles/august262009/rise_of_leaders_dd_8-26-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/august262009/rise_of_leaders_dd_8-26-09.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:45:00 PDT The author is unknown, but I read a story recently about Charles Plumb. Plumb was a US Navy Academy graduate and jet fighter pilot in Vietnam. After 75 combat missions, his plane was destroyed by a surface-to-air-missile. Plumb ejected and parachuted into enemy hands. He was captured and spent the next six years in a Communist prison. He survived that ordeal and now lectures about lessons learned from that experience. http://salem-news.com/articles/august112009/mgmtmoments_dd_081009.php http://salem-news.com/articles/august112009/mgmtmoments_dd_081009.php Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:32:00 PDT I read an inspiring story about Jimmy Durante on a tour during World War II. Durante, one of the great entertainers of a generation ago, was asked to be a part of a show for World War II veterans. He told them his schedule was very busy and he could afford only a few minutes, but if they wouldn't mind his doing one short monologue and immediately leaving for his next appointment, he would come. Of course, the show's director agreed happily. But when Jimmy got on stage, something interesting happened. He went through the short monologue and then stayed. http://salem-news.com/articles/july282009/mgmtmoments_dd_072709.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july282009/mgmtmoments_dd_072709.php Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:34:00 PDT John Kanary shares a story in A Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul, about Charlie Boswell. Charlie was blinded during World War II while rescuing his friend from a tank that was under fire. He was a great athlete before his accident and in a testimony to his talent and determination, he decided to try a brand new sport, a sport he never imagined with his eyesight – golf. Through determination and a deep love for the game he became the National Blind Golf Champion. He was that honor 13 times. One of his heroes was the great golfer Ben Hogan, so it was truly an honor for Charlie to win the Ben Hogan Award in 1958. http://salem-news.com/articles/july192009/mgmtmoment_dd_071909.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july192009/mgmtmoment_dd_071909.php Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:29:00 PDT While there is still a long way to go, we are slowly seeing signs that the economy is trying to make a comeback. Positioning yourself for the turnaround begins now so as not to be behind the curve when the recovery takes place. Think about it for a moment, what will your company look like in six months, a year from now? While it may be difficult to predict, the time is now to think strategically about your future. I am reminded of a story about how a king in ancient times placed a boulder on a roadway. http://salem-news.com/articles/july012009/boulders_dd_063009.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july012009/boulders_dd_063009.php Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:41:00 PDT The economic climate continues to present challenges to many. The recent bankruptcy of General Motors is but one more sign of challenging times ahead. Unemployment numbers remains high, and the toll of the recession is still being felt in many sectors. That however, should not be a deterrent to new beginnings and defining a future full of promise. http://salem-news.com/articles/june152009/impossible_success_dd_6-15-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june152009/impossible_success_dd_6-15-09.php Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:25:00 PDT At a recent game while enjoying a hot dog, it came to me that there is a lot we can learn about business and leadership at a ball game if we’re paying attention. So, with a little help from that famous Yankee catcher and philosopher, Yogi Berra; I’d like to point out a few leadership ideas. Lesson One from Berra, “If the fans don’t wanna come to the ballpark, no one can stop ‘em.” The fans show up for numerous reasons. They enjoy the game, like the team, are out for a good time with family and friends, etc. http://salem-news.com/articles/may292009/mgmt_moment_052909.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may292009/mgmt_moment_052909.php Fri, 29 May 2009 11:46:00 PDT Donald McCullough in his book, The Pitfalls of Positive Thinking, shares some interesting insights from individuals considered persons of accomplishment, yet struggled with personal disappointments. McCullough writes, “Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said at the last, "I have accomplished nothing worthwhile in my life." http://salem-news.com/articles/may202009/mgmt_moment_051909.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may202009/mgmt_moment_051909.php Wed, 20 May 2009 07:18:00 PDT