Ed Schipul

First a quote from Jack Welch on Candor
“There’s still not enough candor in this company. [By that] I mean facing reality, seeing the world as it is rather than as you wish it were. We’ve seen over and over again that businesses facing market downturns, tough competition, and more demanding customers inevitably make forecasts that [...]

September 17th, 2009 | Tags: candor, jack welch, Leadership, management, truth | Category: Social Software | 2201Comments (1)http://eschipul.com/2009/09/candor-in-a-recession-is-even-more-important/Candor+in+a+Recession+is+Even+MORE+important2009-09-17+15%3A00%3A25eschipul

The following are my notes from listening to Jim Collin’s audio coaching on “getting the right people on the bus.”
From Jim Collins: The Five Key Things to Consider When Looking for the Right People
“What are the characteristics of the right people? Are there any generic characteristics we are looking for in the right people.” … [...]

June 1st, 2009 | Tags: firing, hiring, human resources, jim collins, Leadership, the right people on the bus | Category: Business, Leadership | 1890Comments (1)http://eschipul.com/2009/06/collins-the-five-key-things-to-consider-when-looking-for-the-right-people/Collins%3A+The+Five+Key+Things+to+Consider+When+Looking+for+the+Right+People2009-06-01+17%3A57%3A36eschipul