The Fear (and Joy) of Starting with the Problem
Sometimes we have a visceral reaction against starting with a problem. But there is great joy in problems when we look at them in a better way.
We are the Antidote
There are all sorts of reasons to be pessimistic about our world. And the problems are real: economic turmoil, competition, rising costs […]
When in Doubt, Zoom Out
Every problem is solvable. And we can be the solution-finding leaders our companies (and world) need. But we don’t believe this. So, zoom out, dear leader.
Gruesome
They say that execution eats strategy for breakfast. But emotional intelligence devours execution while it sleeps. Ew. But hmm.
Choose Wisely, Leader
Everywhere we look, there are tumultuous events on the surface and a calmer, wiser, stronger force sitting quietly behind the hoopla. We […]
Stop Trying to Measure Up
Most of us struggle to measure up. It can be subtle but not hard to see when we look. We want to […]
Pause. Breathe. Look. Leap.
In our drive to get things done, we often leap into action. But best practices would say, “Pause. Breathe. Look. Leap.” Do […]
Choosing to Relieve Your Company’s Growth Pains
Growth hurts. We don’t like the complexity. Our company used to be simpler but now has more people and more moving parts. […]
Why Direction, Goals, and Objectives Can Fail
Our number one priority as leaders is setting direction, goals, and objectives. Why do we only sometimes achieve them? Three reasons: We […]