Outward Arrogance Masks Inner Desperation
I know I’m an Arkansas guy writing yet another opinion on Bobby Petrino, our now-former Razorbacks football coach, but I hope to provide a…
Good People Aren’t Lucky. They Are Gifted.
I just got back from one of the coolest events I’ve ever been to – The Fashion Institute of Technology Gala in New York.…
Revive Your Zombies
Stacy is dying a slow death in her company. Over a two-year period, she’s gone from completely excited and compelled by her career to…
Agile in Action
One of the most authentic people I know is also one of the most agile professionals I know. Donnie Smith fast-tracked his career at…
Great in Chaos
Jim Collin’s newest book, Great By Choice, presents several reasons why a few companies have thrived through uncertainty. Fortune Magazine’s October edition highlights the…
Recruiting and Hiring Advice
We owe veterans a debt of gratitude for their service to America, but that’s not why we should hire a veteran. We should hire…
Practicing Hard Court Leadership
Audley Stephenson, speaker and talk show host, asked me to be a guest on his show and discuss The Anywhere Leader. It was a…
Get Un-nested From Your Desk
My career began at J.B. Hunt Trucking at a time when the man himself was still alive. He was old, but larger than life…
Lessons From a Rock Star
The rock band Blue October comes across a little extreme and aggressive for my tastes, but they are very talented and very entertaining. When…
How Should a Leader Die?
The last time I saw Steve Jobs was four months ago when I watched on television as he stood on the stage for the…