Monthly Archives: June 2015

I think there are times when we are immobilized because we are arguing about the past and totally ignoring the future.There are remnants of our past that cast a shadow that often leads to endless arguments about symbols,Keeping a flag … Continue reading →

The decision from the Supreme Court on gay marriage was received differently yesterday by people in my circle.One in particular is a kind and gracious person who finds the decision to be off course, and a detriment to our society. … Continue reading →

My father came to America from Italy and loved this country with his entire heart and soul. He had an inveterate belief in American exceptionalism iand despite wars,depressions and social strife he never wavered from that belief.Over and over the … Continue reading →

When four young girls were murdered in a Birmingham church it shook the American conscience to its roots.The ugly face of racism shone brightly with those murders and clarified the sins of bigotry and the evil of segregation. This past … Continue reading →

It is amazing how academic learning and key research often begin in the simple environments of life. For years I have witnessed great performance in large and small organizations where the Leadership moves from one person and department to another. … Continue reading →

When I had spent months working with Viktor Frankl I was dumbfounded by his lack of hostility toward the Nazis.One day I asked” Viktor how can you not hate the Nazis”?He placed his hand on my shoulder and said”Salvatore they … Continue reading →

Had an interesting conversation while pitching a topic to a business executive for a keynote address. After listening to his needs and expectations I explained my concept of “Roving Leadership” and outlined the benefits for his organization.His immediate reaction was … Continue reading →

In most Western movies there is a scene where the townspeople organize a posse to go after the bad guys. This almost always has some positive effect because the responsibility and leadership are shared among the members. All of us … Continue reading →

The culture of many organizations often prevents employees, from top management on down, from trying anything new, anything out of the ordinary. They are too often trained to be simply caretakers, climbing the corporate ladder, not by being innovative, not … Continue reading →

I am always amazed that my reaction to many situations immediately is the.same as it was when I was twenty tears old.Hard to admit it but the city kid sometimes automatically responds like push me and I push right back. … Continue reading →