Category Archives: Team Leadership/Management

Getting off the Rope

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Paul Kirpes, TPG Companies

Is the best way to overcome a challenge the one you’ve taught yourself to avoid? Continue reading →

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There’s Power in Mistakes

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Paul Kirpes, TPG Companies

You can tell a lot about a leader – and a company’s culture – by how they respond to mistakes. I appreciate the title of Dan McCarthy’s blog post, “Say Thank-you to Mistakes.” My experience with mistakes is much like … Continue reading →

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Here’s What an Award-Winning Entrepreneur Looks Like

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Paul Kirpes, TPG Companies

I’m so proud of (and excited for) my friend and client Matthew Perry, President and Partner of GENESYS Systems Integrator, recently named a 2015 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year! This prestigious award illuminates the expertise and passion of … Continue reading →

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4. Don’t Expect a Tree to Be a Rock: 10 Maxims for Impact and Effectiveness

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Paul Kirpes, TPG Companies

Here’s number 4 in a series of ten maxims I find myself repeating often. I hope they resonate with you as they do with scores of business owners and leaders we have coached, advised, or otherwise helped. Sometimes a tree is a … Continue reading →

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Who’s Your First Team?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Paul Kirpes, TPG Companies

Internal oneupsmanship may have short-term benefits, but long term success comes with seeing the other leaders in the company as your First Team, not your competition. Continue reading →

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