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When it came down to interviewing the finalists for a key management position at a San Diego company, Sage CEO Jerry Rollins and adviser in the hiring process discovered surprising similarities in why great candidates wanted to leave their current … Continued

“Don’t let your ego get too close to your position, so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn’t go with it.” Colin Powell This past week, I spent several days with some of the best leaders in … Continued

“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” Nelson Mandela I … Continued

“Eighty percent of success is showing up.” Woody Allen I am convinced that the other 20 per cent of success is showing up on time.  I think that we are experiencing  a breakdown of some basic values that is affecting … Continued

Talent works, genius creates. Robert Schumann I read this today and recognized that I am not an innovator, not creative in any way, nor will I ever be mistaken for a genius.  I admire people and companies that are true … Continued

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” Charles M. Schulz This past week 50 years ago the Beatles played the Ed Sullivan Show and today is Valentines Day so I thought this quote … Continued

You’ve got an amazing job opportunity. But how do you find the right person for that top position? The answer lies not in what you put on paper or on a job posting, but in the vision you create in … Continued

“Coming in second means you are the first loser.” This appeared on a Big Dog T-shirt I used to wear as a young man, and I lived by this code in sports and business. What I have learned since then … Continued

What are the odds? This weekend  a game is being played that has some of the following letters in it: S_ _ _ _ B_ _ l.  Sorry, I can’t tell you more. The NFL trademarked the name and no … Continued

Many business leaders are so busy “acquiring and protecting power” that they lose sight of what truly motivates people, leadership adviser Tony Baron told about 70 of San Diego’s top CEOs, sales experts and entrepeneurs at the quarterly meeting on … Continued