Convention Business

When Brigadier General John "Dragon" Teichert took command of legendary Edwards Air Force Base, it was characterized by a choking complacency. It was operating on autopilot when it needed to be in afterburner.

Collaboration, discussion, and interaction are the lifeblood of a company’s progress and innovation. Unfortunately, meetings can hamper these collaborations when they’re poorly planned, badly run, and haphazardly organized. With the guidance and advice of meeting management expert J.W. Dionne, you’ll find out exactly what you have to do.

Lead More, Control Less describes eight essential skills for establishing a culture of autonomy and self-leadership. Using examples and case studies, Weisbord and Janoff describe how leaders can share responsibility, defuse group conflicts, show everyone the big picture, and more. With this approach, leaders truly gain more control by giving it up.