Leadership 4: Notice good work, and praise it

Giving praise effectively has benefits for the person and the organization This is the fourth in a series about leadership. This skill is difficult to teach. Some of it relies on talent. Leaders aren’t necessarily extroverts. Parents, teachers, bosses all are put into positions of leadership. What can help you become a better leader? Let’s […]

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Leadership 3: Legacy of a legend

He fearlessly faced powerful foes, relentlessly searched for facts This is the third in a series about leadership. This skill is difficult to teach. Some of it relies on talent. Leaders aren’t necessarily extroverts. Parents, teachers, bosses all are put into positions of leadership. What can help you become a better leader? Let’s explore. I’ve […]

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How to lead a university in times of polarization

In his new book, Sanchez-Tabernero lays out his vision of how to build a great institution “Cancel culture is a disease that has emerged in a good number of American universities. It aims to limit freedom of expression in order to overprotect students from supposedly harmful or dangerous ideas.” Alfonso Sánchez-Tabernero, former president of Universidad […]

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Leadership 1: Don’t take anything personally

This simple idea makes it easier to find solutions to nagging problems This is the first of a series about leadership. This skill is difficult to teach. Some of it relies on talent. Leaders aren’t necessarily extroverts. Parents, teachers, bosses all are put into positions of leadership. What can help you become a better leader? […]

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Mentors 4: Create opportunities for your people

If you invest time and resources in their development, the payback is tenfold This is the fourth of a series about mentors —whether friends, family, coaches, guides, or teachers — and how we can be good mentors to others. With rapid change in the digital world, we need to be lifelong learners and teachers. Before […]

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Mentors 3: Bosses with memorable lessons

Keep expectations high, focus on a few key metrics, build credibility and trust Ray Shaw was the boss at American City Business Journals where I worked for 18 years. I still hear his voice in my head, asking pointed questions and insisting that I give evidence to justify opinions. Above, Ray came to Columbus in […]

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Mentors 2: On teachers and being a great one

The best ones demanded our best and left us with words to live by You’re reading the My News Biz newsletter. My goal is to help digital media entrepreneurs find viable business models. This is the second of a series about mentors — whether friends, family, coaches, guides, or teachers — and how we can […]

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