“Bob, everybody likes you.” A very nice compliment from Oprah Winfrey to Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney Company, during his recent interview at 92Y. (You can watch it here.) In this discussion about leadership, Bob humbly tossed aside the compliment but then addressed “leadership presence.” He talked about two traits he learned from Daniel … Continue reading Bob Iger, Daniel Burke and Leadership Presence
Author: JC Hurtado-Prater | Leadership Professor + Consultant
JC Hurtado-Prater serves as Assistant Dean and Associate Professor of Leadership at the Fermanian School of Business at Point Loma Nazarene University where he oversees the graduate business and leadership programs. In addition, through his company, Bluestone Consulting, LLC, JC serves as a leadership consultant for executives and teams at global organizations such as Johnson + Johnson, Cisco, Visa, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Harbor Freight, Park Hyatt and more.
A veteran of the United States Army, JC earned a BA from UCLA, MBA through Saint Joseph’s College and is currently completing his doctorate in business administration through Indiana Wesleyan University. Passionate about community service in San Diego, JC serves on several local boards for organizations such as UC San Diego, South Bay Community Services, Thrivent Financial Southwest Region and Southwestern College Foundation. JC resides in the 4S Ranch area of San Diego, CA. In his free time, JC enjoys reading, working out and kayaking the California coast.
You Can Have Anything You Want In Life… If You Can Do This One Thing
At any given time, I am reading about 3 books. One of the books I am reading right now is Ray Dalio’s Principles. It is a fascinating read thus far. Last night, I read these words written by Dalio: Despite passing up this great opportunity [the closing of a business in China], I don’t regret … Continue reading You Can Have Anything You Want In Life… If You Can Do This One Thing
3 Factors That Determine What an Organization Can And (Cannot) Do
In their article, “Meeting the Challenge of Disruptive Change,” Clayton Christensen and Michael Overdorf list three factors that will determine what an organization can - and cannot - do. These three factors include the following: Resources - When making a decision on vision, mission and strategy, leaders must ask the question, “What resources do I … Continue reading 3 Factors That Determine What an Organization Can And (Cannot) Do
Three Valuable, But Simple, Leadership Lessons From a Retired Marine (And His Wife)
This week, at the church where I am on staff, we are taking the entire week to celebrate members of our congregation who are in the Armed Forces, both active duty and veterans. Last week, I found myself texting one of our members, Tim Timmer, United States Marine Corp (RET). Tim, a personal hero, was … Continue reading Three Valuable, But Simple, Leadership Lessons From a Retired Marine (And His Wife)
7 Things You Must Do When A Member of Your Team Leaves (And Does Not Leave Well)
Yesterday, I wrote about losing the star member of your team. You can read about that here. Today, I want to focus on the issue of a member of your team leaving... and not leaving well. It will happen. You will be rolling along and everything will be fine. Well, kind of fine. (I have … Continue reading 7 Things You Must Do When A Member of Your Team Leaves (And Does Not Leave Well)
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