by Steve Riege | Sep 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
I was golfing this past weekend with old friends. We’ve golfed together Saturday mornings for 30 years, and we know each-other well enough so there is a good blend of kidding each-other, as well as digging a bit deeper into more personal issues in front of us. I was...
by Steve Riege | Aug 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
I was working with an executive coaching client recently, helping him to prepare to interview and select a key new member of his leadership team. Harold is president and CEO of a large company, and as a result of working “on” the business instead of “within” the...
by Steve Riege | Jul 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
When I consider great leaders, I find there are several noteworthy styles or characteristics that overlap each of the 12 competencies. For example, every Rare Leader™ must be passionate about leading organizations and people. Passion in leadership is not rare, but...
by Steve Riege | Dec 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
He handed me the envelope. It was sealed, dated, and said simply Steve. “Save this and open it when we finish our work” he said, with a slight upturned grin.4 months earlier, Vince and I began collaborating on a strategic planning project. Several...
by Steve Riege | Dec 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
I was spending the afternoon riding in the car with a good friend. This long trip could have been more expedient with a short flight, but my host was a road warrior, and he loved the drive. As we cruised comfortably at 70, I realized he also had an another...
