Category Archive: Author

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Mehrdad comes of Age

It was 1975 when the Baghai family fled Iran seeking religious freedom in Toronto, Canada. Mehrdad, their 9 year old son, landed in an English speaking classroom having learned English grammar and vocabulary… Continue reading →

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How was Jay Elliot changed by Steve Jobs?

A conversation with Jay Elliot, the former Sr. V.P. at Apple, must eventually swing to the enigmatic Steve Jobs. I didn’t ask about Steve. Jay just began talking. He spoke as if his… Continue reading →

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Great Leaders aren’t Emotional

Steve Jobs was 25 when Jay Elliot joined Apple. Back then, Steve used to say, “Don’t trust anyone over 30, except Jay.” That’s the kind of guy Jay Elliot is, he draws people… Continue reading →

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Plan Execution: From an Apple Sr. V.P.

Jay Elliot served as the Senior Vice President of Apple Computer, responsible for all corporate operations, including HR, Facilities, Real Estate, IT, Education, and Pacific Rim Sales, plus corporate business planning, reporting directly… Continue reading →

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Jim Parker on Life and Leadership

Introduction Jim Parker was CEO of Southwest Airlines during and after September 11th. Some of Jim’s accomplishments during this time….. Only airline not to furlough employees after 9/11 Only airline not to borrow… Continue reading →

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Dealing with disappointment and delay

Leave a comment on today’s post for a chance to win one of 6 signed hardbacks and 4 Kindle versions of From Bud to Boss. (Winners already selected contest is contest closed) Today I’m… Continue reading →