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J.R. Klein's perspective on effective leadership is not only relevant but also thought-provoking. With a vision to create a society that works for all, Klein emphasizes the importance of leadership that can uplift and improve the lives of everyone. His ideas are well-researched and insightful, providing a comprehensive understanding of how effective leadership can pave the way for a more equitable and just society.
Upside Down/ Perception and the Data Monster
I sat there staring at it for a long time. It had been hanging there for a while and I’d walked by it numerous times, some with little...
J.R. Klein
May 22, 20193 min read
Death of a Notion, Human or Machine
I have witnessed the death of broadcast television. Long ago television was a credible form of journalism simply reporting the news and...
J.R. Klein
May 8, 20193 min read
Whatever, Changing role of leadership
“Whatever!” was the response that came to me across the room. Not a particularly dramatic or passionate comment based on a critical and...
J.R. Klein
Apr 24, 20193 min read
It Cares not a Whit. Dealing with Change.
Change is impartial. It cares not a whit about corporate reputation, size, successes, legacy, or prestige. It rewards only those who meet...
J.R. Klein
Apr 10, 20193 min read
In the Mirror/Leading Beginnings
As I sat at the bar and looked at myself in the mirror the answer became clear. The irony of the situation did not escape me. A bar is...
J.R. Klein
Mar 27, 20192 min read
If I were King of the Forest/ Local Globalism
“If I were King of the forest…” Those of us who have been alive during the second half of the Twentieth Century recognize the refrain of...
J.R. Klein
Mar 13, 20193 min read
With Mouth Gaping/The Changing Workforce
With mouth gaping, it waited. Patient, coy, blending seamlessly into the decor. A predator aptly fit for the terrain. Agile and...
J.R. Klein
Feb 27, 20193 min read
Do Not Neglect Your Vices. Fundamentals of Leadership and the Quest for Clarity in Thinking.
I’ve always espoused the axiom of not neglecting your vices, which for me is more a tactic of pragmatism rather than a dictate of...
J.R. Klein
Feb 13, 20193 min read
The 100% Solution. Advocating for Civil Discourse
It has been 40 years since my father died. He was a small man, taking after his mother, but what he lacked in stature he made up for in...
J.R. Klein
Jan 30, 20193 min read
Learning to Underachieve
There was a time when my wife and I had a standing agreement. If I was not home by 8:00 PM she would call and ask, “Do you know where...
J.R. Klein
Jan 17, 20193 min read
The hour is ill…? Competitive Disadvantage
There is nothing that will stop the continued opportunities in this newly interconnected world. While this is a valid observation, there...
J.R. Klein
Jan 1, 20192 min read
Been There and Back Again
The world is more interconnected than ever before and that globalization’s unprecedented growth touches everyone. This unparalleled...
J.R. Klein
Dec 18, 20182 min read
What's Up with Higher Education?
The expression “If you can manage to stay around long enough people will mistakenly think you know what you’re talking about” is built on...
J.R. Klein
Dec 1, 20183 min read
A Picture of Globalization
By J. R. Klein Most schools of thought agree that in the past several decades global business has created unprecedented growth in the...
J.R. Klein
Nov 15, 20183 min read
Technology as the Great Disrupter
by: J. R. Klein Since the dawn of time and most recently the industrial revolution, technologies have had a disruptive impact on business...
J.R. Klein
Oct 31, 20183 min read
Global Business - Now Available
The book Global Business is now available! In the wake of the Brexit vote and the election of Donald Trump, globalization has found...
J.R. Klein
Oct 26, 20181 min read
The Inclusive Nature of Capitalism
“The role that business plays in society, and the expectations about the role it should play, has shifted dramatically…” (Tufano et al....
J.R. Klein
Oct 23, 20183 min read
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