I've been looking at companies that are on a positive path vs. a negative path and I've come to use the language of sports, winning streaks and losing streaks.

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A great idea is not enough.

A great idea is not enough.

Too many people let others stand in their way and don't go back for one...

Too many people let others stand in their way and don't go back for one...

Leaders must pick causes they won't abandon easily, remain committed despite setbacks, and communicate their...

Leaders must pick causes they won't abandon easily, remain committed despite setbacks, and communicate their...

No is always an easier stand than Yes.

No is always an easier stand than Yes.

The commune movement is part of a reawakening of belief in the possibilities for utopia...

The commune movement is part of a reawakening of belief in the possibilities for utopia...

I've found that small wins, small projects, small differences often make huge differences.

I've found that small wins, small projects, small differences often make huge differences.

Cheap labor is not going to be the way we compete in the United States....

Cheap labor is not going to be the way we compete in the United States....

Mindless habitual behavior is the enemy of innovation.

Mindless habitual behavior is the enemy of innovation.

Mindless habitual behavior is the enemy of innovation.

Mindless habitual behavior is the enemy of innovation.

People often resist change for reasons that make good sense to them, even if those...

People often resist change for reasons that make good sense to them, even if those...

One of the symptoms of a losing streak is a turnover of top executives. It's...

One of the symptoms of a losing streak is a turnover of top executives. It's...

People often resist change for reasons that make good sense to them, even if those...

People often resist change for reasons that make good sense to them, even if those...

Ambivalence about family responsibilities has a long history in the corporate world.

Ambivalence about family responsibilities has a long history in the corporate world.

I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons taught us we...

I was determined to achieve the total freedom that our history lessons taught us we...

To stay ahead, you must have your next idea waiting in the wings.

To stay ahead, you must have your next idea waiting in the wings.

A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal...

A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal...

Creativity is a lot like looking at the world through a kaleidoscope. You look at...

Creativity is a lot like looking at the world through a kaleidoscope. You look at...

The boomers' biggest impact will be on eliminating the term 'retirement' and inventing a new...

The boomers' biggest impact will be on eliminating the term 'retirement' and inventing a new...

Power is the ability to get things done.

Power is the ability to get things done.

The Martha Stewart trial makes clear how far women have risen in the business world....

The Martha Stewart trial makes clear how far women have risen in the business world....