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 […]
Tag: strategy
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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, […]
Clear
Get clear on the what and the why. The how, who, and when will become silly simple. Any focus on the who, […]
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, […]
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, […]
Most People
Most people come to know only one corner of their room, one spot near the window, one narrow strip on which they […]
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 […]