Celebrating Mothers Day – Leadership Lessons from Mothers of Presidents

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For mother’s day Germane Insights celebrates two wise women who taught their not-yet-president sons important lessons on leadership. The first young man, Abraham Lincoln, grew up to become one of the country’s greatest leaders, and many believe the second, Barack Obama, will be similarly recognized for his ability to lead and transform the country. (Don’t miss the trivia question embedded in this article.  Send ... Read more »

Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama: Under the Influence of Women

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Good news. According to Barack Obama one of the most important books in his oval office will be Team of Rivals, Doris Kearns Goodwin’s biography of Abraham Lincoln. We are in dire need of a transformational leader like Lincoln who will guide us to a renewed sense of our national character. Only then can we restore the country’s status on the world ... Read more »

Leadership Lessons from Abraham Lincoln & Barack Obama: What Their Mother's Taught Them

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Good news.  According to Barack Obama one of the most important books in his oval office will be Team of Rivals, Doris Kearns Goodwin’s biography of Abraham Lincoln. We are in dire need of a transformational leader like Lincoln who will guide us to a renewed sense of our national character.  Only then can we restore the country’s status on ... Read more »

Thank you and Goodbye to George W. Bush

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Thank you George W., our now past president, as wells as Messieurs Cheney, Rumsfeld, Rove and Mademoiselle Condi for ensuring the election of Barack Obama.  Had your presidential terms been a little less bad, we may not have welcomed with such celebration the inauguration of our 44th President and the first African American to hold this office.  We pay homage to all of you for ... Read more »

Less Ego + Shared Mission = Great Teams

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Your company’s leadership team is featured in the Wall Street Journal. As you review the published article for the first time you imagine how proud each person will feel as they read,

They have derailed the competition by building an entirely new kind of organization. This isn’t just a newer model it is a better one ... Read more »