Gratitude for a Difficult Boss

“Yeah, but Sigi, he may be one of those senior executives who bring people into their leadership team to counter their own weaknesses,” Blondie responded, in her usual gentle manner. “Hmm, you’re probably right,” I said, thinking about her words. She continued, “He...

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The Elixir of Corporate Life?

The tree stretched out its magnificent branches, ready to soak up the rays of the morning sun. As it did so, it caught a peek of the stats I’d highlighted in the article I was reading while sitting in its shade. What?! It thought to itself. How can any organization...

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When Procurement Smells Fishy

Grrr … argh! I could feel a slight annoyance welling up. Maybe it was because I needed another coffee to really get in my groove for the day. Or perhaps it was due to the lingering peevishness I still carried from the earlier conversation with my mistress, when she...

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The Supply Chain Memo

“Every company should have received the memo that supply chain needs a seat at the table.” Especially as regards the sustainability or ESG (environment, social and governance) agenda. I smiled to myself in a conflicting mix of delight and disdain as I read the words...

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