Archive for March, 2008
Dreaming in Dubai
I just returned from my first trip to the Middle East. I trained a dozen leaders in an executive development program for a telecommunications company on behalf of The Ken Blanchard Companies.
Many Westerners know of Dubai because of the country’s ambitious constuction programs. Three new islands, a seven-star hotel built on another new island, and more new high-rise construction than can be found in most American cities combined.
What fascinated me more than the construction per se is the imagination and audacity that fuels it. The hard-core pragmatist would say it’s not imagination and audacity that made the buildings possible, it’s money, and the United Arab Emirates has a lot of that because of oil prices. It’s true; there is a lot of money pouring into the country’s coffers.…
How Time Flies
I was shocked when I looked at the last entry and discovered it was written on 12/07/07.
While this may not offer new readers any insights (if any entries really do!), I’ll share with you what’s been going on in the pat three months.
I have been working with some terrific executives in financial services companies - some of whom are young and looking to accelerate their progress through the mid levels of management. Others are seasoned and more senior executives who are looking to adjust to shifting company values and norms and continue their high levels of contribution.
I have also been working more frequently with the Ken Blanchard Companies, training both Situational Leadership II and Situational Self Leadership to corporate teams across the US. That work will also take…
