May 15, 2007

There were 2 posts published on May 15, 2007 (this is page 1 of 1).

All Dressed Up …

Yesterday was the first Monday in a while where I didn’t have someplace to be or go. I chose to mow the lawn in the morning but the whole time I kept feeling like I was playing hooky.

That’s a problem unique to someone like me who has worked from home for so long. When a work-from-home employee loses his job, the recognition of being unemployed isn’t as strong. My home “office” still looks the same and the tug to be working there during business hours is still apparent. I’ve been channeling that pull into the task of finding another job but its a weird feeling nevertheless. I kept fighting the urge to dial into a conference call or something.

Lee Iacocca: Where Have All The Leaders Gone?

I just got finished reading Lee Iacocca’s new book, Where Have All The Leaders Gone? It is filled with wisdom that only a Detroit CEO could provide.

Iacocca is a genius at breaking down difficult problems into manageable parts. He speaks his mind, which is a trait I admire. The guy also has credibility, having turned Chrysler around from bankruptcy to success with the invention of the minivan.

Iacocca’s been in the news again with the recent news that DaimlerChrysler is selling off Chrysler, a move that reverses a merger Iacocca feels (and now others admit) was a colossal mistake from the start. Still, Iacocca isn’t thrilled about the spinoff, saying Daimler is “kicking Chrysler to the curb.”

Where Have All The Leaders Gone is an entertaining look at America through the eyes of one of its legendary business leaders. At 82, Lee Iacocca still has something to say.