Archives for Barbara Pagano
McDonald's Revival: How a Golden Life (for you) Can Begin in a Bad Economy
The sales and share price of McDonald’s have soared in the past six years. “I’ve been an analyst for 18 years, and I’ve never recommended a stock for this long in my life,” said David Kolpak. “It’s been an amazing ride.” (NY Times, January 11, 2009)
It wasn’t always so. At the beginning of 2003, McDonald’s [...]
Sabbatical Mindset: Today is Life
Technically it’s still the beginning of 2009 meaning a chance to really resolve how things will be better in your life exists. Changing to a sabbatical mindset doesn’t mean you’ll actually take a break from your work this year. It just means you can start thinking differently. It’s possible, you know.
The story goes that in [...]
Stuck in Self-Discovery
A few months from now Scott P. assumes the CEO position of a large health care facility. It’s a huge personal and professional goal – one he has earned, according to written comments from his colleagues and direct reports on his latest leadership assessment.
“Scott has our team working together and has been willing to change [...]