There is a bigger difference between management and leadership than most people realize. Not all leaders make good managers and vice versa. Whereas leadership is about providing clear direction through strategic thinking, decision making, and planning. It is about the macro. Management is about executing leadership initiatives through directing, organizing, coaching, and holding people tactically accountable. It is about the micro. A good manager knows his/her people well and is committed to their success individually and collectively.
The Growth Trap There is a dangerous assumption many business owners make when things start moving in the right direction. They see revenue increasing, backlog growing, new opportunities appearing, the…
Meetings Aren’t the Problem—Misunderstanding Leadership Is Why CEOs and Business Owners Need to Rethink Meetings and Their Role I’m always fascinated by leaders who complain about being in too many…
Extreme Ownership – Leading By Example If you lead a company, a team, or a family, this 14-minute…
In this brief video, MIT Sloan Management Review contributing editor Leslie Brokaw unlocks the secret to more effective…
Great summary of the book: The Four Disciplines of Execution. 4DX® is not theory. It is a proven…
What truly drives us to perform at our best? In his groundbreaking TED Talk, The Puzzle of Motivation,…
This video explores the philosophy of servant leadership, a concept championed by Ken Blanchard, a renowned leadership expert…
This video features Jim Collins, author of “Good to Great,” delivering a keynote address on the enduring relevance…
Bring the decision you've been circling. The problem you haven't said out loud. The one you've been carrying alone.
Ed’s frameworks, the occasional hard-won lesson, and what he’s reading. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.