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What do leaders do—
In times of crisis? Perhaps the Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy the exit best advice: DON’T PANIC. But, surely, there’s more to it than that. Consider Boeing. They’re in the middle of a crisis. The Dreamliner, their future, is grounded. … Continue reading
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Tagged All Nippon Airways, Boeing, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Dreamliner, Federal Aviation Administration, James McNerney, Japan, McNerney
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Open Mike: Are you courageous enough to walk out the door?
Or would you be afraid? I recently got a new leader at work. We had a New Leader Transition meeting yesterday. As many of our team as could assembled in a room. We all shared our personal strengths from the Strengthfinders 2.0 … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Storytelling
Tagged Change, commitment, communication, Door, Leadership, Mike Reardon, storytelling, Values
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Hubris? False bravado? Or just plain old stupidity?
More Drivers Texting at Wheel Despite State Bans For all the criticism and new legal bans, texting by drivers just keeps increasing, especially among younger motorists. About half of American drivers between 21 and 24 say they’ve thumbed messages or … Continue reading
If the long-term measure of success is the legacy we leave behind
Tim Wakefield is a very successful man “Tim Wakefield has been the epitome of class and determination in his remarkable career,” said principal owner John Henry. “He will be known as much for his character, dedication and perseverance as he … Continue reading
Posted in Branding, Leadership, MLB
Tagged Baseball, Boston, Boston Red Sox, Earned run average, Fenway Park, Knuckleball, Leadership, postaday2012, Tim Wakefield, Values, Wakefield, World Series
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The force is strong with this one
Do you lead like a Jedi master? Or a Sith lord? In particular, the Galactic Empire strikes me as a quintessential example of how not to effectively run an organization. Let’s take a look at five of the Empire’s biggest … Continue reading
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Tagged Empire, Forbes, Galactic Empire, Leadership, Mike Reardon, postaday2012, Rebel Alliance, Star Wars, Unconventional thinking
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Dada didn’t have to tell me how to paint and hang paper
He told my mother. Let me explain. The day will come when they will tell stories about us. I think Dada would be proud of his story. I hope I’ll be proud of mine. Just Sayin’
Posted in Branding, Inspiration, Leadership, Mike's Story
Tagged Dada, Home Improvements, Leadership, Mike Reardon, postaday2012, storytelling, Values, Wallpaper
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I didn’t learn to paint and hang wallpaper from Dada.
I learned those things the way I learn most things. I taught myself. What I needed to know. When I needed to know it. (Maybe I’m a millennial at heart) In the early years of our marriage we moved around. … Continue reading
Posted in Branding, Leadership, Mike's Story, Storytelling
Tagged Empire Strikes Back, Home Improvements, Leadership, Mike Reardon, postaday2012, Star Wars, storytelling, Values, Wallpaper
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This story starts with my grandfather
Walter Dorr. We called him Dada. (pronounced ‘dad’ followed with a soft ‘a’) Although my family genealogy research has shown that he worked at several different jobs throughout his life, we only knew him as a painter and wallpaper contractor. After he … Continue reading
Where you are on the field
Calls for specific behaviors and skill sets Near the sidelines, the receiver has to be able to drag that trailing foot and keep it inbounds. Or a great effort to catch the ball is all for naught. On the other … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Leadership, Storytelling
Tagged Carpe Diem, Change, Defensive back, End zone, Mike Reardon, NFL, postaday2012, Red Zone, Touchdown
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Ring Ding, Ring Ding, wish I had a Ring Ding.
What’s a Ring Ding? A Northeastern regional favorite. And, maybe, a thing of the past. A victim of it’s parent company, Hostess‘, financial woes. Interstate Baking Co., the name Hostess used to go by long ago, was formed in 1930. … Continue reading
Posted in Branding, Change, Leadership, Walt
Tagged Change, Chapter 11 Title 11 United States Code, Ding Dong, Drake, Hostess, Hostess Brands, Leadership, Mike Reardon, postaday2012, Twinkie, United States, Walt Disney, Wonder Bread
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