Category Archives: leadership

Putting on Your Lawyer Hat

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Bart Leahy

One rare occasions, I’ve provided an initial “lawyer’s eye” review of small business documents. This has occurred simply because I have a general idea of the sorts of things lawyers will nitpick. That said, whenever I’ve reviewed business agreements, employment … Continue reading →

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Who’s in Charge if You’ve Got an Emergency?

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Bart Leahy

Emergencies can appear out of nowhere, even during a pandemic. One day you’re operating under the “new normal,” the next day a subject matter expert calls in sick or the program manager is dragged into a meeting just as a … Continue reading →

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Returning from Holidays

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Bart Leahy

I’ve touched on the challenges of returning from a vacation. Today I’ll take a few moments to help you prepare to get your brain back in the game after a holiday. The primary difference, obviously, is that everyone or nearly … Continue reading →

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“Bring Me a Rock” Revisited

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Bart Leahy

One of the most popular posts on this blog is my “Bring Me a Rock” anecdote. I don’t pretend to understand why this is so, but the internet is a fickle place. It’s been a while since I wrote the … Continue reading →

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Reorganizations and You

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Bart Leahy

One way large organizations can create confusion but also opportunities is when they reorganize their corporate structure. There may be multiple reasons for this sort of change, including: improving efficiency, reducing costs, or shore up performance in one particular area … Continue reading →

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