Put the Moose on the Table Book

Like a moose in the living room some problems are just plain hard to ignore. Try as we might to keep them out of sight, they have a way of hanging around, demanding to be addressed. The best thing to do is confront them and look for a solution. Those who fail to do so usually come to regret that they didn't put the moose on the table. PUT THE MOOSE ON THE TABLE is an effort to capture the lessons learned by one man over the course of a life and a career in the corporate world. It's about his experiences and the lessons in leadership he learned during a time of unprecedented change in the world of American business. It's about beliefs reinforced, such as the importance of values and character, and about things learned the hard way, especially while managing change in the absence of a clear and compelling strategic vision. PUT THE MOOSE ON THE TABLE contains lessons about * Leading by example * Vision * Successful communication * Mentoring * Depth vs. breadth * Openness vs. secrecy * Values and the bonds of reciprocity * Deciding what business you're in * Risk taking and risk aversion * Planning for succession Though these observations don't provide a universal remedy for all situations, in all places, at all times, there are conclusions to be drawn and lessons to be learned.Read More