by Steve Riege | Sep 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Business acumen. What does it mean? In short, it means understanding your business—keenly. It’s knowing what details matter and why, and then it’s understanding how they come together and affect the big picture. In developing your business acumen, you learn how to...
by Steve Riege | Aug 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Many of my business associates are quite surprised when I tell them about my background in music. It’s almost as if they’re thinking, “I can’t see you as one of those long-haired musicians.” At the same time, my music friends whom I’ve not seen for several years are...
by Steve Riege | Mar 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
I started a Google search several months ago. I wanted to keep up with the latest news, trends, research, and people associated with great Leadership. I have been bothered to say the least, by the massive quantity of “stuff” out there associated with Leaders, and...
by Steve Riege | Aug 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
When Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick collaborated on their famous song “Do you love me” from Fiddler on the roof, the combination of the melody and the pleading lyrics create a memorable phrase that seems to stay with you. And finally after Tevye and Golde agree “I...
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...
