Take the Gold for Problem Solving — Olympic Style
Photo by Zdeněk Macháček on Unsplash This blog often shares perspectives on innovation and leadership, traits we see in spades during the Olympics. As this Winter Olympics unfolds in China, though, let’s discuss the awesome problem-solving skills of the Olympians and what we can apply to our own business endeavors. The performances of Olympic athletes can seem unbelievable. Part of the joy of watching the Games is seeing these amateur athletes accomplish seemingly super-human feats. As we all…
Always Be Learning Leadership Skills
Photo by Mathias Jensen on Unsplash One way to be a better leader? Always be thinking about ways to become a better leader. I see lessons about leadership skills in my reading about sports, current events and more. Today, I thought I’d share some examples that have prompted personal leadership insights as I look to constantly develop and embrace change. First, leadership requires taking full responsibility for the company, project, process or whatever you are leading. What are some examples?…
Becoming Uncomfortable in 2019
Welcome to 2019. This blog marks the beginning of Perlmutter Unfiltered’s 5th year; it’s been fun writing and hearing from friends, colleagues, customers, and others from all over the world. I hope my mix of topics — innovation, leadership, and technical insight — have inspired you professionally and personally. Thinking about 2019 and preparing for another great year put me in mind of an interesting Fast Company article about what we can do to improve our work space. Everyone gets…
Being a Doer and The Blues Brothers.
Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash Loyal followers of this blog already know some of my background and likes. Now, you get to learn that I’m a big fan of John Belushi and The Blues Brothers. I link this to my years spent living in Chicago and my Master’s Degree earned from the School of Engineering at Washington University (Wash U) in St. Louis. How are these related? Lawyer Cash Nickerson, Wash U alumni, and author of Listening as a Martial Art, recently posted on LinkedIn about “doers,…