Tom Coughlin | Mahony Partners

Possibly the Worst CEO Letter Ever

On Monday, Barclays CEO Bob Diamond sent a letter to employees that he hoped would draw a line under the widening scandal over the bank’s manipulation of a key lending rate. But rather than relieve the pressure, the letter only increased it, and by Tuesday Diamond had resigned. His letter offers several lessons for scandal-scarred […]

Love, Leadership and the New York Giants

Taking & Managing Risk

In an interview after the Super Bowl, New York Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin reflected on his team’s remarkable success. Coughlin’s secret for brining out the best in his players was simple: he told them he loved them. According to the New York Post, Coughlin recalled his speech to his players the night before the […]