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Deceivers – The Toxic Quadrant
If you recall, very early on, we presented a framework for the On The Ball Theory that included a two-by-two matrix, and corresponding...
On The Ball Theory
May 227 min read
Leadership – The Pinnacle Trait
The 8 Traits have been a work in progress for years, and the current list was the not the original list. Along the way, the idea evolved...
On The Ball Theory
Apr 115 min read
Chess, Not Checkers
A game board of 64 squares in an 8 by 8 pattern. It is the long standing platform used by both checkers and chess. Yet, while these two...
On The Ball Theory
Feb 16 min read
Problem Solving – The Art of Applying Experience
A critical piece of machinery at the factory had been malfunctioning for days, causing significant downtime and creating a financial...
On The Ball Theory
Jan 85 min read
Say what you mean, Mean what you say, Don’t be mean when you say it
This post will be a bit of a cathartic exercise on my part. Greatly appreciate you hanging in there as I share some of this, but it...
On The Ball Theory
Jul 14, 20245 min read
Ambition >> Desire
This post is going to serve a number of purposes: A recap of previous posts on On The Ball trait topics A review of the Blueprint to...
On The Ball Theory
May 23, 20246 min read
Collaboration - Two Heads Are Better Than One
I’ll start by sharing that I’m boldly borrowing an essay theme that my son used in his college applications three years ago. It was...
On The Ball Theory
Apr 2, 20244 min read
Listening – The Cornerstone of Communications
Early in my consulting career, more years ago than I can count now, as a young associate, I was part of a project team beginning an...
On The Ball Theory
Feb 16, 20243 min read
The Right Diagnosis – Understanding the Problem is Halfway to Solving It
“The first step in solving any problem is recognizing there is one.” This quote is attributed to a number of people, and it’s hard to pin...
On The Ball Theory
Jan 10, 20245 min read
The Power of Curiosity: Unlocking the Benefits of Lifelong Learning
In a rapidly changing world, and our constantly changing lives, the importance of lifelong learning cannot be overstated. Back in the...
On The Ball Theory
Aug 29, 20234 min read
Integrity – The Foundational Trait
The On The Ball Theory establishes Four Quadrants within its framework. In the process of moving from quadrant to quadrant, the set of...
On The Ball Theory
Jul 11, 20236 min read
The Evolution of The On The Ball Theory – Is It For You?
Years ago, when I started my career in management consulting, the big buzzword in the industry was “reengineering” and the wave of...
On The Ball Theory
Jun 22, 20235 min read
Happy Memorial Day Weekend, General Grant
I hope you are in the middle of enjoying a fun and relaxing Memorial Day weekend with family and friends. As Memorial Day has gravitated...
On The Ball Theory
May 27, 20235 min read
Complex Challenges Require Leadership Solutions
Every day we encounter problems and challenges in our lives. Most are fairly simple and straightforward, and can be solved on our own. ...
On The Ball Theory
Apr 27, 20234 min read
One Part Solid Manager + Two Parts Strong Leader = An Excellent Solution
The debate of comparing managers and leaders is a long standing one. Some people use the terms interchangeably, but to others the...
On The Ball Theory
Mar 12, 20233 min read
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