Tag Archives: management

Are you the Duck tape or Allen wrench of your organization?

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Jay Morris

Many years ago, when I first moved to Washington and started working in communications, an older and wiser colleague gave me some sage advice: “Jay, you can be a generalist or a specialist, there is no set path to success … Continue reading →

Posted in Careers, Management, Organization | Tagged Allen wrench, Duck tape, generalist, management, Miles Davis, public relations, specialist | Leave a comment

‘What are we doing about this?’

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Jay Morris

Have you ever received an e-mail or note from a boss or board member—usually with an article attached—that simply says, “What are we doing about this?” There is no other explanation, no instruction, no suggestion that “we should meet to … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged board, CEO, channels, communication, management | 2 Comments

Are you watching your business or just letting it be?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Jay Morris

I’m not a big fan of going to the dentist, but there is one thing my dentist does that leaders and business owners can benefit from, and that’s having a “watch list.” When I go to in for my six-month … Continue reading →