Edward Deming is known as the father of the quality movement. TQM became a fixeture of many industrial and non-industrial companies. Yet, according to studies two thirds of companies consider that TQM hasn’t met their … Continue reading Deming, Total Quality, and the Fundamental Respect for People
Category: FROM THE LIBERATING LEADERS
Our article in Forbes on Bob Davids’ leadership philosophy
Bob Davids’ 30 Top Tips To Stop Being A “Smart Boss” By Isaac Getz May 6, 2012 We need smart people. Our universities are focused on producing just that. Those who come out on … Continue reading Our article in Forbes on Bob Davids’ leadership philosophy
Bob Davids speaks at TEDx in Paris
Bob Davids, a great liberating leader who built freedom-based cultures in a number of companies including Radica Games in China and Sea Smoke Cellars in California (see www.bobdavids.com) shares his leadership lessons. Enjoy.
Japan Airlines CEO has no ego, says CBS (2min 20sec)
With many CEOs running their businesses into bankruptcy by making questionable business decisions and indulging in ego-driven excesses, the CEO of Japan Airlines proves that Americans can learn something from others. Just as Japanese business … Continue reading Japan Airlines CEO has no ego, says CBS (2min 20sec)
Freedom-at-work’s takeoff in Prague
Freedom mindset in Zappos, Mindvalley, etc. We’re back from the last week’s event organized by Freedom, Inc’s Czech editor Peoplecomm. It was a whole day happening full of presentations (one of which was ours), theatrical … Continue reading Freedom-at-work’s takeoff in Prague
Watch John Wooden, one of the world greatest servant leaders
We have already written on the liberating style of John Wooden, not only the 20th century greatest coach according to ESPN, but also one of the greatest servant leaders (see here). Here is John Wooden’s … Continue reading Watch John Wooden, one of the world greatest servant leaders
Interview with Sea Smoke Cellars GM
Interview with Victor Gallegos A Long Pour August 26, 2010 Here is how Victor Gallegos, GM of Sea Smoke Cellars, a Freedom Inc prominently featured in our book, answers the first question he’s asked: ALP: … Continue reading Interview with Sea Smoke Cellars GM
Stan Richards to Dallas Business Hall of Fame
Richards Group’s culture and its founder APRIL 10, 2010 Richards Group is famous for its advertisements like the notorious Chick-fil-A ads in which cows try to save their hides by getting us to … Continue reading Stan Richards to Dallas Business Hall of Fame
Terri Kelly speaks of Gore’s culture in MIT
Gore ‘s culture by its CEO DECEMBER 8, 2008 W. L. Gore & Associates is famous for its culture but it is a notoriously hard to get in company if you want to … Continue reading Terri Kelly speaks of Gore’s culture in MIT
Visit IDEO’s work process and culture
The Deep Dive on The ABC Nightline JULY 13, 1999 This film showing the workings of IDEO became a classic for Nightline and one of its most requested video/DVD products ever. Most of its appeal … Continue reading Visit IDEO’s work process and culture