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Johnny Earle grew up with a learning disability and attention problems. Johnny is the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Johnny Cupcakes, and on paper, he doesn't seem like someone running one of the most innovative brands in the country. We turned our attention not just to branding but to leadership - the connection between the heart and soul of the person at the helm of a company and the brand experience it created for its customers. That proved wildly successful, eventually taking our agency from the Low Country in South Carolina to Manhattan, from working with local rule-breakers to developing brand strategies and brands for the likes of 20th Century Fox, USA Today, NFL On Location, E&J Gallo Winery, Legendary Digital Networks, and hundreds more. [Extracted from the article]

The author presents discussion on educator Peter Drucker adapted from book "Drucker & Me: What a Texas Entrepreneur Learned from the Father of Modern Management" by Bob Buford. Topics discussed include contribution of Peter to foreword for the book "Halftime," obituary for Peter in journal Economist which contrasted with several papers on minute subjects. and profilic writing of Peter which was not intended to impress professors .

Organizational storytelling continues to be a hot topic. Although this kind of leadership storytelling is certainly common, our research on 165 scholarly papers spanning the last 40 years suggests that the story of organizational storytelling is more complex than that. According to Beigi, the authors "found an exponentially increasing volume of research on organizational storytelling, suggesting greater interest in this phenomenon. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the emerging new roles for information technology (IT) professionals. It is said that as technology increases in sophistication, employment roles continue to evolve. Data and information are said to play a big role in the success of today's organizations. The research paper "Harnessing the Digital Lens to Measure and Manage Information Work," by Sinan Aral and colleagues describes how people can reach their full potential through smarter use of data and information. The concept of networking is called to mind by the concept of an information worker performing as an information hub.

The article focuses on the negative perception of several executives on annual performance review. Many professionals consider the performance evaluation as a dreadful job and a complex paperwork process. In fact, more than half of them have a negative view on the company's performance management system. These dissatisfactions drive many organizations to itemize their systems like revising the rating scales, moving from paper to software system and instituting forced rankings. According to OnPoint Consulting manager Jennifer Forgie, the dissatisfaction is attributed to lack of clarity between pay and performance, inconsistent application of the system and insufficient managerial skills. The situation emphasizes the need for managers to be trained in all elements of performance management.

The article discuses various papers published in the present issue of "Leader to Leader," including one by Robert M. Price the former CEO of Control Data Corporation on how leaders can get over the rhetoric that surrounds innovation, and one on ancient leadership wisdom by Clint Sidle.

The article presents an introduction to the papers published in this issue of the periodical including the article by Robert B. Shaw about the leadership of Ulysses S. Grant and one by Trudy Bourgeois about the emerging values and expectations in the workplace.

Focuses on ways by which business leaders can improve middle management in their organizations. Characteristics of middle managers as described in the prevailing paradigm; Difference between old-style middle managers and new-paradigm middle managers; Reinvention of middle management.