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Align your organization with your strategy

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September 25, 2011

Just over a week ago I made the toughest decision I have ever made as CEO of Three Pillar Global. I laid off a handful of employees. Unlike what you…

What’s your “Personal Travel Policy”?

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August 13, 2011

I have a love-hate relationship with business travel. I love the travel; I hate being away from my family. My introduction to business travel came shortly after starting my first…

To build or to buy

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May 17, 2011

Last week, Three Pillar closed an acquisition that is the first major milestone in the 3 Yr. plan we set forth last December. The plan, dubbed “$50mm in 3 Yrs.”,…

Passion will send you to the moon

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May 4, 2011

Professionals undervalue passion. Passion is everything. If you genuinely care, pour your heart into your work, and strive for delivering excellent results out of genuine intrinsic motivation, you will be…

Recipe for Successful Business Transitions

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April 29, 2011

Business changes. It is inevitable that an organization will need to navigate several transitions each year. Some will be critical to success, others will optimize performance, and still others will…

Are you a leader, manager, or both?

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January 29, 2011

“You cannot manage men into battle. You manage things; you lead people.” – Grace Hopper, Admiral, US Navy You may have noticed that some managers cannot lead. To lead is…

Pick One: Following Policy or Loving your Client

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January 17, 2011

Southwest Airlines ran a couple of ads during the NFL Divisional Playoffs today that summarized a blog I have been planning to write for the past week. While the campaign…

A Convergence of Passions

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December 22, 2010

When I graduated from college in 1999, I assumed a career in media lay before me. Passionate about leveraging media for good and wholesome entertainment, I spent a large portion…

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Three Pillar’s Top Five Traits: What Takes a Company to the Top?

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November 6, 2010

Over the years I’ve read plenty of “Top 5” lists of what it takes to successfully navigate the startup phases of a business. Some of these lists speak to entrepreneurs,…