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TagA Business Without Millennials is a Business Without a Future
One person could have been their problem; six people had to be our problem. As the leader of a small company, the problem had to be me. He..
How to Kick Mediocrity to the Curb
Timely feedback kicks mediocrity to the curb. Yes, you need the facts to give feedback, but powerful feedback includes heart.
Why Leaders Should Back Their Car In
Intentionally backing your car in might sound trivial, but it showcases leadership. Backing in shows that you are a planner, put others be..
A week with the military has changed how I will lead and hire. Wish I’d discovered this sooner.
There were so many takeaways from my remarkable JCOC experience. Here are some of the highlights, many of which can be applied and propaga..
Help Employees Create Knowledge — Not Just Share It
Many leaders see organizational learning simply as sharing existing knowledge. These “best practices” are presumed to work in a variety of..
How Modesty and Humility Lead to Success
We need to consider humility not as a religious virtue–but as a practical way of life.
Never Push Loyal Employees to the Point they no longer Care
People don’t leave bad companies. They leave bad bosses. The worst place an employee can be, is stuck in an organization with a micro-mana..
What 11 CEOs Have Learned About Championing Diversity
The business case for diversity is clear. Yet progress within organizations has been slow.
Creating a Values-Based Culture vs. “Bro Culture” in Silicon Valley
Like most founders when I started my company I wanted to create a place that I would want to work. Savonix would be family friendly, we wo..
Four Signs You’re Leading A Dysfunctional Team
The indicators that your team isn’t a happy, cohesive unit are often subtle enough to overlook, at least in the early days.