All articles by Eric J. McNulty

The Mission Statement Is Dead! Long Live the Mission Narrative!
Your company’s guiding principles should be built to focus your employees’ thinking, decisions, and actions.
February 2, 2015 by Eric J. McNulty
Hiring for Cultural Fit at the Top
C-level transitions can be difficult, especially when preserving a company’s character is critical.
January 2, 2015 by Eric J. McNulty
What Is This Thing Called Resilience?
It is a hot buzzword, but often clouded in mystery. Here’s what executives need to know.
December 10, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
What the Ebola Crisis Can Teach Business Leaders
Executives have much to learn about how fragile the public’s trust in them can be.
November 25, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
The Complexity of Complexity
It’s not enough to say your organization is simple or complicated—you must also understand what kind of complexity you’re dealing with.
November 11, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
Ending the Battle between Leadership and Management
Historical and fictional accounts of King Henry V show how powerful the two disciplines can be when used together.
October 23, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
The Accountability Equation
Holding people, companies, or systems responsible for their mistakes is about more than just pointing a finger at the most convenient target.
September 30, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
The Four Rs of High-Stakes Decision Making
When it’s all on the line, when and how a decision is made matter just as much as whether it’s made in the first place.
September 24, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
Lead by Asking
Sometimes the most obvious questions are the most crucial.
August 25, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
The Importance of Putting People First
Starbucks’ plan to pay its workers’ college tuition may signal a new era in how employers consider their employees.
August 11, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
Should Leaders Be Heroes or Relationship Builders?
Executives better serve their companies when they act as co-creators, rather than solo artists.
July 29, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
Beach Reading…Boardroom Style
Your summer vacation is the perfect time to relax, lie back, take in some sun, and learn something new about leadership.
July 23, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
What’s Your Platform, Baby?
The key to tech customer loyalty isn’t about being the biggest—it’s about embracing the smallest.
June 4, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
Derek Lidow on Mastering the Four Phases of a Successful Startup
The former entrepreneur analyzes the leadership skills that new companies need for long-term success.
June 2, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
The Business Case against Business Cases
Companies that rely on traditional project management methods could be getting an incomplete picture of their own vulnerabilities and opportunities.
May 27, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
The Waves and Streams of Crisis Communication
Navigating the media in a crisis is complex, but it starts with knowing when to surf and when to swim.
May 19, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
Are You Ready to Lose Control?
It may be the best way to improve your organization’s performance.
April 18, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
Organize Like a Startup
Legacy companies looking to increase agility and collaboration can take a few lessons from new firms.
March 17, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
No More Business as Usual
Syria. Ukraine. The Tea Party. Companies should start preparing for the new global reality.
March 3, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
Three Leadership Lessons from Sochi: Practice, Practice, Practice
What do great leaders and great athletes have in common? They both work really hard to be the best.
February 18, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
Why Is Wrong with Your Business Model?
It doesn’t matter what you do with your business if you don’t know why you do it.
February 3, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
Beyond Davos: Leading through Complex Global Challenges
In order to solve large-scale problems, world leaders must concentrate on what they have in common, rather than the differences between them.
January 20, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
The Keys to Leadership: Your Brain and My Grandmother
A new year should herald new ways of thinking about business.
January 6, 2014 by Eric J. McNulty
Learning the Leadership Lessons of Retail
While shopping for gifts this holiday season, consider these valuable insights on how to be an effective executive.
December 13, 2013 by Eric J. McNulty
In Praise of Long-Tenure Cultures
Employees with a personal stake in a company are more likely to help it succeed.
November 25, 2013 by Eric J. McNulty
Is It Time to Delist the NYSE?
The financial markets need a reminder that they are there to serve firms, not the other way around.
November 8, 2013 by Eric J. McNulty
Where Does Leadership Live?
As we develop new ways of doing business, we must also develop new ways of looking at, and assigning, leadership.
October 25, 2013 by Eric J. McNulty
The Source of Organizational Dysfunction, Revealed!
Organizations are much more complex than how they’re designed. Executives should take that complexity into account when measuring performance.
October 7, 2013 by Eric J. McNulty
A Different Kind of Climate Change
Businesses must ask themselves what impact they can make on society as social and economic climates change around the world.
September 20, 2013 by Eric J. McNulty
Let’s Just Stop Calling Them Leaders
Executives, officials, and managers should have to earn the title of “leader,” not just expect to receive it.
September 5, 2013 by Eric J. McNulty

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