leadership
TagBreak Bad Habits with a Simple Checklist
When we’re starting out on a new goal, we’re full of energy and enthusiasm. We eagerly make changes and take steps in our new direction in..
Most Reorgs Aren’t Ambitious Enough
For many executives, the concept of organization design is an oxymoron. They are so consumed by working in the organization that they lack..
The Origins of Trust
To understand how fundamental trust truly is, we have to go back to the beginning.
The Most Important People A Business Leader Can Ever Hire
As a rule, business leaders like to be surrounded by senior and junior executives who tell them what they want to hear rather than voice d..
It All Starts With Communication Styles
When people first discover their styles, it’s an epiphany. People turn to each other and say: “So that’s why you love details!” Or: “Now I..
Elon Musk’s 6 Habits for Staying Insanely Productive
When you’ve got your hands in three ambitious companies, you need some coping strategies.
Holding True to Your Values Is an Essential Decision-Making Metric
Everyday, running a business, you face choices — and more often than not, they are in conflict with one another. Should you invest or sav..
The Do’s and Don’ts of Being a Mentor
You have to set ground rules as a mentor.
Contextual Leadership
Recently I described ten universal competencies all leaders must use to build high-performing organizations. But I want to emphasize all l..
How Perfectionism Is Sabotaging Your Career
Perfectionism may hold you to high achievement, but it also has a dark side. Learn how your perfectionism is actually sabotaging you (and ..