Comments for Jeffrey Tobin

Comment on Strategic Planning…for Failure by Maria Greco Danaher

Maria Greco Danaher — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:25:35 +0000

Nicely done – you’ve put an often “overlooked” (to continue the eye analogy) concept into practical terms. The failure to integrate the people element into the equation is the reason that companies can’t sustain the momentum that they have in the initial stages of formation. That failure to integrate is the main reason that the Human Resource function is one of the last to be put into place. Companies can help to insure their own success by making sure that HR is in place, which will help to assure that the “eye” is ready to envision the company’s success on a continual basis.

Comment on Say “No” Like a Pro by Dave Getz

Dave Getz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:56:18 +0000

I’m not a fundraiser either!

I learned from a pastor many years ago that I have to say “no” from time to time. He said “Dave, I’ve buried too many men your age who could not say no and died from the stress.” Now THERE’S a life lesson!

Comment on Women Can’t Lead? by Jeffrey Tobin

Jeffrey Tobin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:35:26 +0000

There is always a great deal of discussion about equity in regard to this topic. But what is equitable? 50/50 seems fair, but is it the proper goal?

Many want to see significantly more women in the workforce, as the current numbers feel quite inequitable. But if discrimination and other negatives no longer held sway over women, I wonder what the balance would naturally become. 80/20 men to women? 50/50? It would be interesting to know what people perceive as the “right” balance, and what that balance might naturally be if there were no roadblocks to the success of women in business.

Comment on Women Can’t Lead? by Mary Lynn Tobin

Mary Lynn Tobin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:04:21 +0000

Nicely done.
Here’s how women in California fare: http://bit.ly/v5vxUA – recent study at UC Davis (by one of my folks)

Comment on Women Can’t Lead? by Shari' Alexander

Shari' Alexander — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:59:56 +0000

In an interview between the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Archbishop was asked (paraphrasing) “in order to take the first steps towards world peace, what would you say we have to do?”. The Archbishop laughed and answered, “The answer is quite simple. Hand everything over to the women!”

Comment on Women Can’t Lead? by Kate Geiger

Kate Geiger — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:12:32 +0000

Point well taken. So glad you decided to send that out!

Comment on Mind Control and How to Use It Wisely by Kelly Vandever

Kelly Vandever — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:20:35 +0000

Jeffrey,

Great post and oh so true! Leaders would do well to heed your advice!

Kelly

Comment on Happiness Is Out. Fulfillment Is In. by Jeffrey Tobin

Jeffrey Tobin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:03:33 +0000

It DOES, Barbara. Thanks for making the connection.

Comment on Happiness Is Out. Fulfillment Is In. by Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:47:14 +0000

Love this! Relatedness reminds me of THE TRIBE, by Seth Godin.
Great stuff, Jeff; thank you so much!

Comment on How to Make The Right Decision, Every Time by Johari

Johari — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:43:18 +0000

This article is like an anesthetic; it kinda numbs you to the harsh pain that true reality brings. Where as I understand the value of making the best of your decisions, there are instances where you do not have enough years to recover from decisions you have made. The reality is not as simple as the ideology that is purported here. However, its nice to dream. Love Always