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Return the AIG Bonuses–No Pay for Non-Performance

photo credit: Ryan Forsythe
This past Sunday, I was so upset about the AIGbonuses that I wrote a letter to the editors of the San Francisco  Chronicle and New York Times. I received a call from the Chronicle’s editorial section on Monday, saying that they planned to run my letter. I am happy to [...]

Leadership Tips for the “V” in VUCA in Today’s Down Economy

In yesterday’s post, I made reference to the term VUCA. VUCA stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. Executive leaders have been increasingly challenged with VUCA, but in today’s market, more so than ever. In the past six weeks, it feels like we have been collectively on an “E” ticket ride, although not at Disneyland! [...]

Welcome to Leadership Tangles

Welcome! I have been meaning to write a blog for a long time. As I have watched the financial markets spin out of control, and my leadership clients express true concern about their futures, I could hold off no longer. I have been in the field of leadership and organizational development for a number of [...]


Marcia Ruben, Ph.D., CMC

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