Patricia Wallington

In every career there are both milestones and plateaus, which are alike in that they take effort and new skills to hurdle. The single biggest challenge, however, is letting go of what I call the transactional level of leadership.

Imagine that you have your IS organization under control. Priorities are in order, targets are being met and everything is running smoothly. You decide to take a well-earned vacation. But on your return you discover that a management shuffle means you have a new boss.

Here's a scenario that might sound familiar. Times are difficult at your company. The turnaround plan you developed last year was just right for the needs of the organization

How did we ever get from George Washington's "I cannot tell a lie" to "I refuse to testify" --the Fifth Amendment invocation that so many executives have hidden behind recently? From the criminal behavior of the Enrons and WorldComs to the political campaign ads filled with lies, half-truths and distortions to puffed-up r

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Some say that leadership always starts at the top. But does it end with the CEO? I don't think so. Leadership skills can be found at all levels of an organization. You can

"Parting is such sweet sorrow." Shakespeare had it right, and not just when it comes to love.

"Parting is such sweet sorrow." Shakespeare had it right, and not just when it comes to love.