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Employers: Hire the big dreamers; they’ll be your growth catalysts
Article originally published in the Philadelphia Business Journal on June 23, 2015 I have encountered many entrepreneurs who are out to change the world. They

Advice to graduates: Embrace change, never compromise your integrity
Article originally published in the Philadelphia Business Journal on June 15, 2015 I had the honor of addressing Drexel University’s Ph.D. graduates and wishing them

Leadership at its worse: The FIFA corruption scandal
Article originally published in the Philadelphia Business Journal on June 9, 2015 FIFA, the governing body of international soccer, suffered a significant blow to its

CEOs & board members: What are your roles in the development of your company’s strategic plan?
Article originally published in the Philadelphia Business Journal on June 2, 2015 One of the most important roles of a CEO and their senior leadership

Don’t micromanage employees – empower and hold them accountable for results
Article originally published in the Philadelphia Business Journal on May 27, 2015 By micromanaging employees, you deprive them not only of the opportunity to learn,

Amtrak’s Joe Boardman: Out in front when tragedy hits – a lesson in leadership for all CEOs
Article originally published in the Philadelphia Business Journal on May 19, 2015 The derailment of Amtrak Train 188 on May 12 in Philadelphia was a

Turn ‘deflategate’ into a teachable moment about honor, ethics and integrity
Article originally published in the Philadelphia Business Journal on May 11, 2015 When I heard about the accusations that the footballs used by the New

Saxbys Coffee – How treating your people right can lead to success
Article originally published in the Philadelphia Business Journal on May 4, 2015 Attending the grand opening of the Saxbys cafe April 13 on Drexel University’s

How not to treat an employee – A lesson from a Popeyes franchisee
Article originally published in the Philadelphia Business Journal on April 27, 2015 Columnists who write about effective leadership occasionally learn of an outrageous news story

How Pennsylvania can become the preeminent place to live and work
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia must focus on infrastructure, energy, education and entrepreneurship. In 2014, Pennsylvania ranked 37th in economic performance and 33rd in economic outlook, according

The VA investigation – Can the agency provide our veterans with a great customer experience?
Article originally published in the Philadelphia Business Journal on April 20, 2015 Last week, the Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued a damming 78-page report on

Hey CEOs – Think like an activist investor
Article originally published in the Philadelphia Business Journal on April 16, 2015 The CEOs of many public companies raise their guard when they receive a
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