by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jul 16, 2020 | Article, General
The piece below is written by a colleague…I think it is right on the money. I am sharing it with you; let me know your thoughts. It’s Time to Refresh Your Strategy June 2020 I believe most would agree that it is refreshing to see business reopen and our...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jul 1, 2020 | Article, General
This is something I wrote a few years ago…. As we all grapple with the murder of George Floyd and a myriad of African American people by the police and others I thought this again had relevance, pertinence, and was worth re-exploring. I have visited this and updated...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jun 26, 2020 | General
Before I read this book, I thought, like most people do, being accountable was a punishment. An “Uh oh, what did I do wrong, or what did I forget to do?” Webster defines accountability as “the quality or state of being accountable: an obligation or willingness to...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jun 26, 2020 | Book Endorsements
White Fragility has made an indelible impact on my psyche. I have been avoiding this book for about a year. My friend has been encouraging me to read it in order to confront my racism. My excuse was that I did not want to; racism is an uncomfortable subject and I...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jun 25, 2020 | Article, General
He is a wisp of a boy turning into a man…. a reddish barely visible beard on his chin, hair unkempt, a torn gray shirt. He is sunburned, gaunt. Climbing slowly up the rigging he arrives. On top of the crow’s nest he looks out. He sees nothing. Been out at sea since...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jun 22, 2020 | Article, General
The rowers cower, glued to the side of the rowboat. The possessed wind shrieks. Rocks crash on to the sand showering the crew with grains and surf. They are now shivering. Our lad is hoping to survive. The crew gets close to each other for warmth. They are frozen...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jun 16, 2020 | Article, General
I have offered myself as a resource for clients and others as we all generate ourselves in this new reality. What follows are some thoughts and things that I have discovered and seen as I listen and coach people who feel stuck. The intention is that these...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jun 15, 2020 | General
He is a wisp of a boy turning into a man…. a reddish barely visible beard on his chin, hair unkempt, a torn gray shirt. He is sun burned, gaunt. Climbing slowly up the rigging he arrives. On top of the crow’s nest he looks out. He sees nothing. Been out at sea since...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jun 11, 2020 | Article, General
My intention is that during these remarkable Abnormal times you, your families, and your organizations stay present, safe, focused, and healthy. As we grapple with the protests and George Floyd’s Murder, words did not come to me. My colleague, Laura McAlpine,...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jun 1, 2020 | General
Consider this question: if you were chartering a private plane, would you rather it was flown by a competent pilot or by a member of the business owner’s family? In this scenario, who really cares about family affiliations? You most likely want the best person for the...
