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People, in general, like to help solve problems, and I call these individuals, problem responders. Problem responders are like you and me. They come from all walks of life, and they want to make a difference. They don't necessarily need to be in a lead role. In fact, most of the time, they simply want to participate and play the role of a supporte Read More

Today, “Made is China” is still regarded as a place where low manufacturing and labor costs exist. It remains a low risk country from which to transact business and send business executives to. However, it is losing its low risk moniker when it comes to quality. And this is the Silent Problem that is beginning to face importers in the eye. Read More

Yes, silent problems were an integral component as to GM & Chrysler's demise. After all, silent problems eventually become Without Warning Events, which can derail almost any organization for a period of time. Read More

When an organization or possibly a segment of society faces a silent problem (a problem that is being avoided, neglected or going unnoticed), they can be difficult to solve. In recent months, MBA programs and their role in the financial collapse of 2008 has become an intense discussion. What role did they play? Should graduates embrace a code of e Read More

As I've studied leadership related silent problems inside organizations and written about them excessively in my book, Without Warning, the answer to the question, “Is she a bully, or just a bold leader?” is really quite simple. Read More

Toyota appears to have lost its momentum. And as the economy turns around and car sales begin to rebound, I predict that Toyota will be a lagard. Fresh companies like Ford, Hyundai and others will be on the attack, going after #1. And if Toyota falls as I anticipate, reports about Toyota will also turn for the worse. Read More

I've written about the challenges of the ethanol/biofuels industry many times. And the bad news just keeps coming, Without Warning. Each piece of news is challenging the future viability of the industry. For instance, in recent weeks several reports have surfaced. Read More

"Now the consumers have taken charge — they decide what news is. Monopoly power vanished. The existence of a competitive marketplace is permanent. And we should have known and we should have anticipated that." Read More

As history has illustrated and the future will continuously demonstrate, silent problems are a challenge inside every organization and are a primary factor behind economic failures around the globe. This article discusses two silent problems that exist inside organizations, job accountability grading and compensation plans. Read More

Susan Boyles, the overnight sensation thanks to Britain's Got Talent is a story being told and heard around the world. However, there is another story that isn't being told? Susan Boyles frumpiness masked her talent. And herein lies a leadership lesson. Read More