Leaders are paid to make the important decisions. They need to ensure that the organization’s decision making process is fact-based and inclusive otherwise it just becomes a battle of opinions. and , when it comes to opinions, the person with the most power typically wins.
Success Still Requires Focused Effort “Success usually isn’t determined by who has access to the best tools. It’s determined by who uses those tools with the greatest discipline.” We are…
The Wisdom to Stop: Knowing When to Pull the Plug on a Business Initiative Not long ago, I was facilitating an issue-processing session with a group of CEOs when one…
The most successful business owners I know are focused on building great companies and/or fulfilling an important mission…
Some things are usually unacceptable, despite the circumstances. There is a reason all religions are typically based on…
Most of us prefer to occupy the realm of opinions rather than facts - whether we'd like to…
We all know the danger of rushing to quick judgments or making false assumptions about things, but we…
Everyone is too quick to jump on the popular opinion bandwagon these days. Instead of taking the time…
I am back from a weeklong business trip to the Bahamas at a famous resort. It is a…
There is nothing wrong with having strong opinions, but always remember this doesn't mean you are right. There…
All organizations are held together by their center, not by their polar opposites. There is a time for…
Being wise and responsible does not mean avoiding risk altogether. In fact, it requires embracing the right risks…
We all get overwhelmed at times. It is just part of life. Sometimes there is just too much…
What steps are you taking to be proactive about your future? Planning is not a luxury but a…
I don't often write about spiritual or faith issues in my blog because for the most part I…
Always remember that most of your employees prefer consistency. They are also prone to change fatigue and skepticism…
Don't get mired in the past; embrace the present and pursue the future with great vigor. Know when…
As adults, there are too many things competing for our time. It is easy to get lost in…
Your life will contain moments that test your values and present you with difficult personal decisions. How you make…
It is better to move confidently in the direction of your goals/dreams and deal with the inevitable bumps…
I frequently observe individuals getting into trouble because they refuse to acknowledge their lack of knowledge on specific…
One of a leader's primary jobs is to constantly pay attention to the marketplace and make changes as…
I have often heard the saying, "If you want something done, give it to a busy person." Some…
Regardless of your role in the organization, I encourage you to make a concerted effort to ask more effective questions.…
I firmly believe that life rewards those who are ready to seize opportunities when they arise. To do…
The problem is that life is complex not simple. There are many reasons why things do or do…
When it comes to your life, I highly encourage you to be a non-conformist. Carve out your own…
There are few worse emotions in life than remorse and regret. Chasing rainbows is a fool’s errand, but…
Targeting the right prospects requires thought and effort. Every business needs to know when to say no. It's…
Most people spend too much time succumbing to their fears. They consistently talk themselves out of things because…
Unless you win the lottery or are born into it, wealth doesn't just land in your lap. Passively…
All decisions and actions have consequences. The more people affected by your decisions, the more carefully they must…
In organizations as in democracies the inability to foster constructive conflict is a troubling development. To grow and…
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