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Corporate Culture is visible if you know what to look for . . .
Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected. -Steve Jobs Not too long ago a friend of mine asked how to tell a reputable plumber or tradesman from the “cowboy” fixit men … Continue reading →
Posted in consulting, corporate culture, Human Psychology, John R Childress, John's views on the world, leadership, Organization Behavior, the business of business
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Tagged Barclays Bank, Bob Diamond, cullture, employee engagement, flim flam, Fred Goodwin, libor rate, London, man in a van, poor quality workmanship, quality, Ralph Waldo Emerson, RBS, reputable workmanship, shadow of the leader
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Dear Bob (an open letter to Bob Diamond)
Dear Mr. Diamond: You are a few years younger than me and at this painful time in your life, you might think things have turned out badly, and perhaps unfairly for you. Well, they have! Maybe unfairly, maybe not, and … Continue reading →
Posted in corporate culture, Human Psychology, John R Childress, John's views on the world, leadership, Organization Behavior, Personal Development, Psychology, Self-improvement
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Tagged Barclays Bank, Bob Diamond, British Banking, leadership advice, responsibility of leadership, The Tycoon, Walter Brennan
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Something’s “fishy” in big banks . . .
Everyone has heard the old saying: “A fish rots from the head first!” In the business world we have a similar expression: “Organisations are shadows of their leaders; that’s the good news and the bad news! If there is integrity … Continue reading →
Posted in corporate culture, Human Psychology, John R Childress, leadership, Organization Behavior, strategy execution, the business of business
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Tagged Accountability, Bank of England, Banking Crisis, banking fraud, Barclays, Big Banks, Bob Diamond, fish rots from the head, J P Morgan Chase, responsibility, shadow of the leader, `Mervyn King
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Bankers “must be better citizens” says Bob Diamond, Barclays CEO
The mighty and revered CEO came down from the 37th floor unto Human Resources and sayeth: ”I commandeth you to transform the culture of this organization and launch it upon a sea of greatness!” And Human Resources bowed and replied: … Continue reading →
Posted in corporate culture, leadership
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Tagged bank culture, Barclays, Bob Diamond, culture change, public trust
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