Almost every leader thinks of themself as an optimist. And why not? We’re constantly exposed to stories of successful leaders who are optimists. And who wants to be thought of as negative? But are you as optimistic as you think you are?
Why Feedback is Like Gold
As a leader, you need your team to not only perform but to improve over time. Why? Because today’s performance won’t meet tomorrow’s expectations. Competitors get tougher, customers want more – the bar is continually being raised.
How to Strengthen Your Employee Selection Process
You’ve done a great job of recruiting. You’ve got a pool of candidates. Now it’s time to evaluate them and select the best person for the job.
Evolve or Die: The Choice is Yours
Your company is successful. Customers love you, employees want to work for you, and your financial results are strong. You’ve nailed the formula for success.
The #1 Reason Why Committed and Capable Leaders Fail
Whenever I’m speaking with a prospective client – typically a CEO of a mid-market organization – I want to determine several things. First, is the person truly committed to making strategy happen? Is it a must-do or merely a nice-to-do? Next, is the person capable?
What This World-Renowned Investor Loves About Failure
I’m listening to the audiobook, Principles, by celebrated investment manager Ray Dalio. Over the course of 40 years Dalio built his company, Bridgewater Associates, into what Fortune has called the 5th most important private company in the U.S.
What Enduring High-Performance Teams Have in Common
It’s one thing to have a high-performing team. It’s another to have a high-performing team that endures over time. What characterizes such a team?
How Risky are Your Decisions?
It was our usual conversation. Whenever I would tell my mother about the next who-would-do-that? adventure Bernadine and I planned to go on, the next why-would-you-go-there? country we planned to visit, she would say the same thing. “You’re a bright boy … why do you want to kill yourself?”
Why You Shouldn't Pay Too Much Attention to Expert Advice
A number of years ago I attended the World Business Forum in New York. The program included many high-profile speakers including “the founder of modern management”, Peter Drucker.
To Be a Great Manager You Have To Be a Great Coach
There is a subtle yet significant difference in the mindset of coaches – athletic coaches to be specific – versus managers.
Why You Should Promote Diversity and Conformity
Ferrari – an iconic name in auto racing – won six consecutive Formula 1 world championships into the early 2000’s. It remains a record for consecutive world titles in the now almost 70-year-old series.
