Archives for Barbara Pagano
McDonald's Revival: How a Golden Life (for you) Can Begin in a Bad Economy
The sales and share price of McDonald’s have soared in the past six years. “I’ve been an analyst for 18 years, and I’ve never recommended a stock for this long in my life,” said David Kolpak. “It’s been an amazing ride.” (NY Times, January 11, 2020) It wasn’t always so. At the beginning of 2003, […]
Sabbatical Mindset: Today is Life
Technically it’s still the beginning of 2009 meaning a chance to really resolve how things will be better in your life exists. Changing to a sabbatical mindset doesn’t mean you’ll actually take a break from your work this year. It just means you can start thinking differently. It’s possible, you know. The story goes that […]
Stuck in Self-Discovery
A few months from now Scott P. assumes the CEO position of a large health care facility. It’s a huge personal and professional goal - one he has earned, according to written comments from his colleagues and direct reports on his latest leadership assessment. “Scott has our team working together and has been willing to […]