The following is an excerpt from Todd’s book, “Never Kick A Cow Chip On A Hot Day—Real Lessons For Real CEOs And Those Who Want To Be” from Morgan James Publishing. In Chapter One he explores “the seven mantras of successful leadership.” Here is the fourth. (The third can be found HERE.) Mantra # 4: […]
The following is an excerpt from Todd’s book, “Never Kick A Cow Chip On A Hot Day—Real Lessons For Real CEOs And Those Who Want To Be” from Morgan James Publishing. In Chapter One he explores “the seven mantras of successful leadership.” Here is the third. (The second can be found HERE.) Mantra # 3: […]
The following is an excerpt from my book, “Never Kick A Cow Chip On A Hot Day—Real Lessons For Real CEOs And Those Who Want To Be” from Morgan James Publishing. In Chapter One I explore “the seven mantras of successful leadership.” Here is the second—a leadership development opportunity for most CEOs. Mantra # 2: Visibility […]
The following is an excerpt from my book, “Never Kick A Cow Chip On A Hot Day—Real Lessons For Real CEOs And Those Who Want To Be” from Morgan James Publishing. In Chapter One I explore “the seven mantras of successful leadership.” Here is the first—one that I frequently rely upon in my leadership coaching. […]
A successful entrepreneur whom I advised sold his company to another firm. He focused on running and growing his business for many years and then had a brief, intense period of working through the sales process. Because he’s a bright guy, the new firm wants him around in a senior role. He wants it to […]
There’s a time to benchmark and a time to innovate “Shoot Low, Boys—They’re Ridin’ Shetland Ponies” —book by Lewis Grizzard If I can be self-absorbed for just a minute. … I have a new book coming out: “Never Kick a Cow Chip on a Hot Day—Real Lessons for Real CEOs and Those Who Want To […]
I admit to having an affinity for the “awe shucks” people in the world. I’ve met combat veterans who are not fond of attention and will tell you that they were just “doing their job”—of getting shot at to protect you and me! My father-in-law was of this variety (and as a WWII vet, the […]
Whoever said you can have it all either had a small wish list or a small capacity for reason. Oh, I’m a big fan of shooting for the stars and fearless behavior. I also believe you should do what makes your heart sing — as long as it doesn’t make someone else’s quit! However, too […]
Let’s not assume that great leaders are necessary for success! Success in business requires a number of ingredients and if you get some of them right, you can make progress. I like to cook and occasionally I produce something that is pretty good, maybe even darn good, just not as good as it could be. […]
There’s a huge difference Todd Ordal Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! Is it Superman? No, it’s just another heroic CEO. Resembling Jimmy Olsen in his early career, our hero is somehow transformed by his newly refurbished office on mahogany row into […]