Harshman & Associates — Blog
The Leadership Puzzle
When commenting decades ago on the volumes of research and publication on leadership Warren Bennis and Bert Nanus wrote: "Never have so many labored so long to say so little." But that doesn't stop us from trying … read more »
Posted by Carl Harshman on July 18th, 2026.
Giving Unsolicited Advice: A Story and Some Unsolicited Advice
I don’t tend to read “advice” columns, but today there’s one in the newspaper next to a daily puzzle I do. I might read part or all of the column if the headline … read more »
Posted by Carl Harshman on June 21st, 2025. Tagged Influence, Leadership, Language.
Follow-Up to Prior Post (Hiring Process)
We owe this one to Stephen Pastis, creator of Pearls Before Swine comic. … read more »
Posted by Carl Harshman on August 5th, 2024.
What’s Lacking in Top Leadership?
Having dealt with a large number of senior leaders over the last 50 years, we’ve catalogued some data on one dimension of their effectiveness: How they construct, develop, and manage members of … read more »
Posted by Carl Harshman on July 30th, 2024.
The New Workforce: It Ain’t What It Used to Be!
At a meeting recently I had a conversation with a friend about how things have changed with today’s younger workforce. While I consult to executives and managers, he is one. My friend, who … read more »
Posted by Carl Harshman on October 6th, 2022.