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Are you a Leader—or a Dinosaur?

By Larry C. Pickett · 6 months ago

Are you a Leader—or a Dinosaur? By Larry C. Pickett During my studies at Duquesne University, I still think of the age-old disputes we had about whether “leaders were born—or made.” Our discussions were insightful ...

Networking—Basic things to know

By Larry C. Pickett · 6 months ago

Networking—Basic things to know: By Larry C. Pickett Networking is an essential skill for many people today. And in corporate America, it can make or break your career. Developing good people-skills isn't always easy. In ...

Remove the Scaffold!

By Larry C. Pickett · 6 months ago

Remove the Scaffold: By Larry C. Pickett In the days of the Roman Empire, an architect who constructed a bridge was ordered to stand under it—while the scaffolding was removed. This was done to protect ...

Lessons from a Farmer

By Larry C. Pickett · 6 months ago

Lessons from a Farmer: By Larry C. Pickett As a boy, I always enjoyed talking with my grandfather. He was a former sharecropper who migrated to Pittsburgh from rural Alabama. Moreover, he was a great ...

Six Sigma Black Belt—What is it?

By Larry C. Pickett · 6 months ago

Six Sigma Black Belt—What is it? By Larry C. Pickett What exactly is a Six Sigma Black Belt? That’s a question you might be asking yourself. Quite frankly, the answer is simple: “Six Sigma is ...

Influence without Authority

By Larry C. Pickett · 6 months ago

Influence without Authority: By Larry C. Pickett “Influence without Authority” was a popular class I taught in my company; but more importantly, it was a concept that helped change the course of my professional career. ...

Think like an Entrepreneur

By Larry C. Pickett · 6 months ago

Think like an Entrepreneur: By Larry C. Pickett Entrepreneurial courage isn’t just having a good business plan, but it’s a way of life. Nowadays, leaders have to be competent, innovative, adaptable and open to change. ...