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Managing People

There Is No ‘They’

December 18, 2017June 29, 2026 rjbinney

As long as we’re in the process of banning words, let’s get rid of an insidious term that thwarts accountability and makes it all-too-easy to become a Man of Excuses. Continue reading There Is No ‘They’

Binney's Laws

It’s All About Being a Man of Action

July 23, 2017June 29, 2026 rjbinney

Pity those who are in over their heads.

But a pox upon those who brazenly don’t even try.

You don’t need to give 109 percent or more to be a Man of Action – you just have to be present. Continue reading It’s All About Being a Man of Action

Managing Meetings

The Golden Rule of Meeting Participation

May 22, 2017June 29, 2026 rjbinney

‘Hmmmm. I can’t let this meeting end without contributing SOMETHING…’ Continue reading The Golden Rule of Meeting Participation

Managing People, Managing Process

The Skies Still Ain’t So Friendly

April 27, 2017June 29, 2026 rjbinney

After a few weeks of doing basically nothing, United Airlines’ CEO reached out with… really nothing but an empty email. (Well, they cleared up when he’ll call the cops on customers).

One of many things United needs is to take a hard look at its business processes, and make sure all employees understand their intent. Continue reading The Skies Still Ain’t So Friendly

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