Will the LA Lakers’ Phil Jackson Do It Again?

You don’t have to be a LA Lakers’ fan to appreciate the man described as the “winningest” coach.  Phil Jackson has 9 NBA titles to his credit and is going for his 10th against the Orlando Magic.  Coach Jackson has grown accustomed to winning.  NBA titles might be in his DNA! This coach counts 9 [...]

Meg Whitman Turned EBay into a Billion Dollar Business. Can She Help California?

Success: If you look up successful leadership by anyone’s definition, you would find Meg Whitman. The former e-Bay CEO took the Internet auction house from 30 employees to 15,000 in her ten years as chief. Revenues skyrocketed from $47 million to almost $8 billion under her leadership.
At the time I met her, just before [...]

Creating Success In Economic Crisis

Judy’s Gold Star Action: Seek advice, make communication a number one priority, extend yourself, ask questions, listen to the answers and then take action. Be brave enough to embrace change and trust yourself.
First Impression: You couldn’t help but notice the lively, outgoing woman interacting with people just before the Town Hall meeting began. Within a [...]

Attention Entrepreneurs: What Does It Take to Go From Basket Ball Star to a Business Champion?

“Legendary Leaders” Series, Part 2

Gold Star Action: Dream big and work hard to make your dreams come true is not a new concept.  Magic Johnson tells you not just what you need to do, but how to do it.  What is it you really want? When people come to Startegic to re-invent themselves, we [...]

“What Makes Your Business Successful?” Bill Marriott’s Answer Might Surprise You

Legendary leader, Bill Marriott, Jr., was asked that question at a recent conference.  His answer was brief:  “Communication, Communication, Communication.” I had the opportunity to speak at the same conference in New York with Mr. Marriott.  As a former television reporter, my instinctual “need to tell the story” role kicked in and I took note [...]