tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.comments2023-09-09T03:32:12.321-04:00EXCUSE ME LEADERS- Leadership During Times of Financial CrisisMike Policanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888038747873570546noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-28028792522394988962010-03-05T10:40:50.599-05:002010-03-05T10:40:50.599-05:00I hear they're offering Cypress first.I hear they're offering Cypress first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-42287634291246724092010-01-19T11:16:45.893-05:002010-01-19T11:16:45.893-05:00Craig,
I agree that each of us needs meaning in ou...Craig,<br />I agree that each of us needs meaning in our lives and we perform MUCH better at work if we believe in the mission and are excited by the work. However, we are all very different and find meaning in different ways and different places. If there are no jobs or not enough jobs, and we can not meet our basic needs, we will not get the chance to have choices and do what we like the most.Gail Steinelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17585411075888617708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-17986274407261374532010-01-19T09:37:11.025-05:002010-01-19T09:37:11.025-05:00Thanks for these and the emailed comments. Who kn...Thanks for these and the emailed comments. Who knew people read this blog!<br /><br />Cheers, MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-23003833133726858482010-01-18T08:02:34.889-05:002010-01-18T08:02:34.889-05:00I've been bored! Welcome backI've been bored! Welcome backpatrick whipkeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-57700226925334894822010-01-17T17:42:14.101-05:002010-01-17T17:42:14.101-05:00Welcome back, Mike! I've missed you.Welcome back, Mike! I've missed you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-79840397595638180432009-12-18T10:56:14.728-05:002009-12-18T10:56:14.728-05:00Jobs, I always here create jobs. To me just creati...Jobs, I always here create jobs. To me just creating jobs is not the answer. The world will not be a better place if people work manufacturing items for the sake of manufacturing...The world needs meaning. That is the next step..."meaning" is the way forward.<br /><br />stay adventurous,<br />Craigcraighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11705106315505306748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-3385906067103224782009-11-25T10:46:49.212-05:002009-11-25T10:46:49.212-05:00Craig, good point. A judgement does sometimes get...Craig, good point. A judgement does sometimes get clouded by the pressures. Not so easy sometimes, but this seemed an easier decision than most. Maybe he overthought the situation and got too clever.Mike Policanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888038747873570546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-84827147741107701092009-11-18T07:21:22.441-05:002009-11-18T07:21:22.441-05:00I tend to think judgement can get clouded at times...I tend to think judgement can get clouded at times when it might be a specific situation or in this case a specific team - a rival. I wonder what his decision might have been if it was the Jets?<br /><br />stay adventurous,<br />Craigcraighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11705106315505306748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-64588597638620639072009-11-03T16:58:46.231-05:002009-11-03T16:58:46.231-05:00retail?retail?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-88314201864237642702009-10-28T11:34:59.832-04:002009-10-28T11:34:59.832-04:00Leadership at Galleon these days will consist of p...Leadership at Galleon these days will consist of picking the morning and afternoon movies for the traders to watch....little else while the middle mgmt shuts it down and returns the $$Slappynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-40245677714534086342009-10-21T11:35:49.485-04:002009-10-21T11:35:49.485-04:00No, there is no sailing through this or perhaps an...No, there is no sailing through this or perhaps any other crisis. It is about leading the fund through the crisis wherever that may lead.<br /><br />Cheers, MikeMike Policanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888038747873570546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-69832396291674344022009-10-21T11:34:11.492-04:002009-10-21T11:34:11.492-04:00JR, all good points. To further amplify one of you...JR, all good points. To further amplify one of your points, it is easier for a CEO to control the culture of a small company. And for a larger company, it is a imperative that the CEO identify the culture of each company that the CEO oversees and to decide if that culture is appropriate and acceptable.<br /><br />Understanding and evaluating the culture of each division and company is a critical component of have systems and processes the the CEO can rely on to produce the desired results in the desired manner.<br /><br />Cheers, MikeMike Policanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888038747873570546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-1914511087270966152009-10-20T09:08:48.903-04:002009-10-20T09:08:48.903-04:00Mike,
The smaller the business the easier it is f...Mike,<br /><br />The smaller the business the easier it is for the CEO to control the culture. As the company gets larger, the culture varies between groups or divisions. I oversee three companies, and each has a unique culture created by the people who work for it. The CEO's job is to make sure that culture works for the client, and produces positive cash flow. At Bear Sterns the Chairman was arrogant and more concerned with overseeing his bridge cards than overseeing a company. The CEO tried to avoid run on the bank but the machine was against him. In banking, once the discount window is closed, your done.<br /><br />Gail is a leader. She was part of a culture that worked and the team she was a part of made it work. They stuck together. The problem with people who want to be leaders is that you can't put yourself in charge and bark orders. A leader must make others feel that they are working not only for themselves, but for the group they are a part of. They have to believe in the cause and know that they, through you, will lead them to a better place.<br /><br />JRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-42354205417108698122009-10-20T08:52:52.819-04:002009-10-20T08:52:52.819-04:00Mike,
Although I agree, in this environment I do ...Mike,<br /><br />Although I agree, in this environment I do not think you can sail through this type of crisis. Galleon will go down as people pull out. Can't avoid the fear factor with money today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-87973820524295205592009-10-16T11:42:25.012-04:002009-10-16T11:42:25.012-04:00Tod, thanks very much for your thoughtful comments...Tod, thanks very much for your thoughtful comments. It was an honor and a pleasure for us to be able to share our experiences with a group that is serving our country.<br /><br />Best wishes and feel free to contact us anytime.<br /><br />Cheers, MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-45631622331382439532009-10-16T10:27:36.577-04:002009-10-16T10:27:36.577-04:00Gail and Mike - Thanks again, so much, for taking ...Gail and Mike - Thanks again, so much, for taking time out of your schedule to come visit us. Our program of study has been a great opportunity to slow down and reflect on a very busy few years of military life...and your insights and experiences were the most inspirational that I have heard yet.<br /><br />I can tell that you are genuine people and those who follow you are fortunate to have leaders who care. I know that caring is a dwindling commodity these days.<br /><br />I look forward to keeping up with you both over your blog, through your books, and in future conversations. I really enjoyed hearing your experiences and would like to share experiences with you both again.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />TodTod Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13976366452215039429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-11153557857279504702009-10-10T13:46:28.785-04:002009-10-10T13:46:28.785-04:00I can understand why you'd fork over more to k...I can understand why you'd fork over more to keep people motivated and/or around. It's all a matter of whether you're doing that foolishly and across the board or if you're targeting the folks who aren't responsible for the tailspin but who do offer a chance at fixing problems.Jason Wiltonhttp://www.enleadership.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-89763745827890270112009-09-14T19:15:08.744-04:002009-09-14T19:15:08.744-04:00Mike,
As a USGA member you receive a fresh copy i...Mike,<br /><br />As a USGA member you receive a fresh copy in your dues every year. As a +1 handicap and an avid golfer, I have learned the rules are there to help you if you know them all. Believe me, I have negotiated my way to a win with the use of the rules. I would also recommend a R&A rules book for anywhere outside the 50 US states. Just having one in a bag and pulling it out in competition gives you leverage.<br /><br />JRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-35002256468127022692009-09-13T13:54:40.957-04:002009-09-13T13:54:40.957-04:00Hi Gail,
This topic coincides with one of my girlf...Hi Gail,<br />This topic coincides with one of my girlfriends attending Harvard's Advanced Management Program (AMP) for the next 60 days. Based on the percentage of women attending, there is still a way to go in senior executive representation by women.<br /><br />AMP caters to an elite set of business and governmental execs from around the world. Typically, you are sent as part of grooming for global command positions. This particular friend has been through a number of auditions in front of her company's board of directors before being tapped for the program. <br /><br />The program requires her to spend 2 months away from her family; and her company had to sign off that she has no corporate responsibilities during the program. <br /><br />"Welcome Day" was on Labor Day. So, she's through the 1st week. Need I say that she has a new definition for the word "intensity."<br /><br />Her class consists of 162 participants from around the world. Upon arrival she discovered she was one of 12 women attending. Two of them are US based.<br /><br />Are there really only 2 female execs in the US ready to take the helm of global operations in corporate America or governmental positions? Or are assumptions being made about women's capacity for managing the rigors of a program like AMP? <br /><br />Or, lol, maybe assumptions are being made about the capacity of those womens' husbands to deal with their wives attending a program like AMP! Her husband is managing nicely; so are her kids.Carla Bobkanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-38444834682959249182009-09-11T14:14:55.179-04:002009-09-11T14:14:55.179-04:00Mike, I think you really wanted a copy to give to ...Mike, I think you really wanted a copy to give to Whip. JTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-80210171367452730702009-09-11T08:34:52.128-04:002009-09-11T08:34:52.128-04:00In match play, can you putt after your putt has be...In match play, can you putt after your putt has been conceded. Answer, yes as long as your putt does not aid your teammate, if any. Etiquette would suggest waiting till everyone putts out before dropping your ball and putting. Etiquette would also suggest that if there is a group waiting, no putt be taken.Mike Policanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888038747873570546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-13964603316150636332009-09-11T08:13:00.205-04:002009-09-11T08:13:00.205-04:00what was the rule in question?what was the rule in question?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-80118042395911005052009-07-15T08:54:20.048-04:002009-07-15T08:54:20.048-04:00Daniel, I agree with your comments. I thought the ...Daniel, I agree with your comments. I thought the issue is that UBS 'recruited' US citizens on US soil to use the Swiss bank secrecy laws to evade taxes and that is the issue. I agree with you that if a US citizen contacted UBS on his/her own to open a Swiss account, the issue would not have been with UBS and the Swiss govt.<br /><br />Also, how much impact on this matter do you think the fact that the US helped Switzerland in the fall with a quiet, but large currency swap?<br /><br />CheersMike Policanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888038747873570546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-56721386530915516582009-07-14T14:35:19.498-04:002009-07-14T14:35:19.498-04:00The UBS's assistance of tax evaders has nothin...The UBS's assistance of tax evaders has nothing to do with the "right" thing. It's perfectly fair play (and has been for many, many years) under Swiss law. By a similar token, foreigners can invest in the US to evade taxes on their interest. It gets a bad rap from TV and movies, but it's protected by law.<br /><br />Also, it's UBS and the Swiss gov't Vs. the IRS. In fact, the Swiss government has threatened to keep the bank from divulging its data even if it wants to.<br /><br />Cf. http://www.newsy.com/videos/timeout_of_the_titansDanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555194459275486572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-33481797734288858342009-07-06T05:50:29.089-04:002009-07-06T05:50:29.089-04:00Michael, I agree "good luck Sergio".
Ch...Michael, I agree "good luck Sergio".<br /><br />Cheers, MikeMike Policanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888038747873570546noreply@blogger.com