Bob Herbold Articles

Bob is an author, public speaker and retired executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO) of Microsoft Corporation. Before joining Microsoft, he spent twenty six years at Procter & Gamble, the last five of those years as senior vice president of advertising and information services. Since retirement, Bob has divided his time between working as a consultant for his own Herbold Group LLC and as writer and public speaker focusing on leadership. Bob has written three books. His latest, "What's Holding You Back? 10 Bold Steps That Define Gutsy Leaders" was released February 2011 by Wiley/Jossey-Bass.

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Skills You’ll Need; But Your Boss May Not Tell You!

Bob Herbold August 6, 2015

Sometimes Leaders Need To Be Dictators

Bob Herbold January 16, 2015

Can Mary Barra Save General Motors?

Bob Herbold November 3, 2014

Sprint’s Disastrous Mistake And What You Can Learn From It!

Bob Herbold September 12, 2014

Inquire Before Advocating: The Best & Worst Examples In Recent Decades

Bob Herbold August 5, 2014

Are You Really Willing To Hold People Accountable?

Bob Herbold June 18, 2014

Are You A Promoter Or A Protector?

Bob Herbold April 28, 2014

Six Leadership Characteristics That Defined Abraham Lincoln

Bob Herbold March 24, 2014

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Bob Herbold February 11, 2014

The Myth Of The Management Team

Bob Herbold December 12, 2013

Three Communication Tips Every Leader Should Learn

Bob Herbold November 12, 2013

Is Your Brain Holding You Back?

Bob Herbold August 28, 2013

Consensus Decision Making’s Latest Victim

Bob Herbold July 10, 2013

The Cost of Watching Versus Doing? $126 Billion!

Bob Herbold June 17, 2013

Apple: Now A Follower?

Bob Herbold May 2, 2013

Don’t Be Seduced By Your Own Strength

Bob Herbold March 27, 2013

Pros And Cons Of Hiring Consultants

Bob Herbold February 14, 2013

The Post Office: Lessons Learned From A Leadership Catastrophe