Powerful Leaders vs. Forceful Leaders
We tend to confuse power with force. Force makes things happen or makes people do what we want. Force generates and must constantly counter resistance. …
Strategy
These Aren’t The Solutions We’re Looking For
The solution that we crave will remain frustratingly hidden until we raise our buzz. When we raise our buzz, the solution comes into view. It will …
Most People
Most people come to know only one corner of their room, one spot near the window, one narrow strip on which they keep walking back …
How to Build a Truly Compelling Goal
Success demands a clear, compelling, and commonly understood vision or goal. Such a goal answers the big question, “Why?” We can probably write a clear …
Are We Allowed to Fail?
We have heard that the dramatically successful organizations embrace rather than fear failure. They see failure as really quite a good thing. And so failing …
All Is Nominal
People who fire rockets like to say, “Conditions are nominal,” when everything is good to go. Guess what? Conditions are nominal. All the courage you …
A Map to Better Business
Pretend we’ve landed in a new city and we want to get from our hotel, through the city, and to a great restaurant we’ve heard …
Diagnosing Business Trouble with Four Simple Questions
We can diagnose whatever ails any organization by asking four questions. To what extent does everyone (in or close to the organization) know and understand …
Orders of Magnitude Impact
If we want to make a big impact, let’s get good at making a small impact then set a goal for one order of magnitude …
How You Fit
I don’t know what is the ideal life- and work path for you. But I do know it will use and refine your talents. It …