Pursue Our Dreams?
In business and life we wonder, “Should we pursue our dreams or be realistic?” Hold on! Who said these are mutually exclusive? In your corner, …
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Certain Change Leaders
Some leaders are comfortable with and even thrive in uncertainty and change. We see them being strategic, inspirational, and courageous. They help us find our next …
The Essence of Good Strategy
Good strategy requires clarity about the present, clarity about the future, and a good dose of ignorance about the past. In your corner, Mike …
We Need Leaders Who Are Realistically Unrealistic
To get things done well, we need to be realistic. We need to understand and rely on concrete things such as priorities, constraints, people’s talents …
The Siren Songs That Tempt Every Leader
Trying to figure it all out and get it all done are the siren songs of leadership. They snare us every time. We can avoid …
How To Say No To Emails, Meetings, Etc.
It’s hard to say no to all the emails, meetings, interruptions, and other demands on our time. It is hard, that is, until we commit …
Clear
Get clear on the what and the why. The how, who, and when will become silly simple. Any focus on the who, how, and when …
Just Add And
We believe in trade-offs: we can have either freedom or structure, money or doing what we love, short-term profits or long-term sustainability, good looks or …
What to Do When We See People Struggling, Pushing, Fighting, Complaining, Burning Out, or Leaving.
Every business must have a rhythm for people getting the right things done well together. The rhythm includes regular, sane, productive meetings, a way to …
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 …