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Working from Home Isn’t the Issue

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April 24, 2013

A couple of months ago Marissa Mayer asked all Yahoo employees to give up the privilege of working from home and make the trip into the office. A vigorous debate ensued and individuals…

A diverse team collaborates in a casual office.

What’s your Stakeholder Philosophy?

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September 29, 2012

One of the unique aspects of 3Pillar‘s core ideology is our stakeholder philosophy. Our stakeholder philosophy defines who benefits from the decisions we make. While many companies manage day-to-day operations…

Being Open Is More Powerful than Being Right

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June 30, 2012

An open mind is hard to find. Too many people want to be right, and when you’re stuck on being right, too often you end up being wrong.

The best reward yet

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April 4, 2012

I don’t typically post self-accolades but today I was humbled to receive perhaps the best recognition I could have ever hoped for. It’s a reflection of the culture we’ve built…

The selfish side of integrity

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April 2, 2012

In a recent post, I outlined why Integrity is Three Pillar’s core value. Consistent character, high ethical standards, honesty, and sound judgment – who wouldn’t work with someone who embodied these…

The power of consensus building

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March 19, 2012

Consensus building is a key skill for any leader to learn. By working to build consensus, a leader empowers team members to express disagreements and collaborate on solutions. This ultimately…

It’s not about getting the right people on the bus

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December 20, 2011

If you’ve read Good to Great, or talked to anyone who has, you probably remember that Jim Collins’ research and analysis showed that great companies know how to get the…

Think twice before you take a snow day

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December 7, 2011

Two months in to my professional career I learned the value of a strong work ethic and professional commitment. Living in Dallas, the few inches of snow that had fallen…

Interviewing is a horrible business practice

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November 25, 2011

A while ago I posted “You may not be the ‘A’ player you think you are,” describing what makes up a top performer. Charlie Thomas, CEO of Razorsight and author of…

Are You an ‘A’ Player?

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September 28, 2011

I’m continuously surprised how difficult it is to find ‘A’ players. I’m even more surprised by how many people think, erroneously, that they are one of the few. Here’s a…