by Steve Riege | Aug 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
When Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick collaborated on their famous song “Do you love me” from Fiddler on the roof, the combination of the melody and the pleading lyrics create a memorable phrase that seems to stay with you. And finally after Tevye and Golde agree “I...
by Steve Riege | Jul 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
On October 19th 1987, all the hopes and dreams that had been built into a steadily growing investment account for many, was dashed in one dark sullen day with the largest one-day percentage decline in recorded stock market history. Like the market decline of the...
by Steve Riege | Jul 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
One of the most truly remarkable business experiences I have ever had was presented to me in the late 1980s. I was invited to participate in a merger and acquisition presentation in New York City. As the deal was broken down into detail, it was clear this would be the...
by Steve Riege | Jul 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
When I consider great leaders, I find there are several noteworthy styles or characteristics that overlap each of the 12 competencies. For example, every Rare Leader™ must be passionate about leading organizations and people. Passion in leadership is not rare, but...
by Steve Riege | Apr 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’ve gone through most of my adult life believing we have carried forward one of those great attributes of childhood where it’s never our fault, it must’ve been someone else. When I was a preschooler, my older brother and I were playing ball in the front yard. One of...
