James is an independent executive consultant working out of Richmond, VA. Since 1990, he has focused on making management teams more effective, mainly by creating shifts in strategy-perception and execution-behavior. He has done this for CEOs, leaders and teams in different business environments, including the public sector and non-profits. During his career he has been directly involved in diversification strategies, the integration of acquisitions, start-ups, the sale of business units a...
When good news isn’t
Now that the “R” word is being used freely to describe the state of the economy, be ready to hear some good news from your people.
Yes, I...
Make like rolling stone:
What does the saying ‘a rolling stone gathers no moss’ mean to you?
I grew up in a culture where calling someone a rolling stone was an...
When rich is not wealthy:
With so many people feeling financial pain, expect much to be written again about income inequality. Yet, the distribution of wealth is far more...
Are you mentoring or meddling?
Here’s how you can tell.
You are a mentor if you are using your experience to coach someone who is less experienced. The aim is to...
