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…
Sadly, many people regularly talk themselves out of success and happiness. They produce multiple reasons why chasing their…
We need to be able to distinguish between what is truly important and what is not. If we…
Time is finite. Once it’s gone, it is gone. So, how you spend your time and energy is…
Business cycles are cyclical. Recessions are a fact of economic cycles. Knowing this, business leaders need to be…
When you are in a survival mode, the goal is to keep the doors open and resize your…
Any turnaround plan needs to be carefully thought out. Those in positions of authority and influence need to…
Business and nonprofit leaders need to think differently about what constitutes success. Besides the quality of their people,…
There is a significant benefit to working with a diverse range of clients over many years. You start…
Leaders are typically "Type A" individuals who need to stay busy and accomplish tasks. This normally serves them…
We are all the architects of our own lives, at times struggling with the design challenges; however, the…
Every leader I know wants to be successful. In fact, they can usually articulate the generalities and specifics…
One of the biggest dangers to success is comfort. I see it all the time. On the way…
High-performing organizations don't shy away from disagreement. In fact, they encourage constructive conflict between team members. The best…
Whether we like it or not, all decisions have consequences, and the best way to mitigate adverse outcomes…
Almost everyone I know these days feels that there is too much to do and not enough time…
There are numerous daily distractions that make it challenging to stay focused. Since we cannot extend our days, we…
We've all heard the saying that "You shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket." The same can…
It's extremely easy to narrow our definition of what's possible if we are not careful. In every situation,…
In my line of work, I encounter numerous individuals who take great satisfaction in their instinctive decision-making. Rather…
I recommend that before taking on anything important in business (or life), you step back and consult the…
History books and business journals are full of examples of leaders who ignored reality at enormous peril and…
Many leaders I know struggle initially with the idea that the most value they bring to their company…
The most successful people I know don't create long lists of goals they want to accomplish. As the…
The objective of a leader, especially a public figure, should be to bring people together and foster a…
Not everyone is made to continually climb the ladder of success or assume increased management or leadership responsibility.…
One of a leader's primary roles is to make the important decisions. Of course, these decisions should not…
Hope is never a good strategy when it comes to your business or personal finances. Understanding the core…
A leader is supposed to see things others don't see. He/she is required to challenge existing systems, processes…
What you decide to focus your energy on is a choice. Even in the most difficult of situations…
Encourage others to challenge your own thinking; don't ever think you "know it all" because you don't
Bring the decision you've been circling. The problem you haven't said out loud. The one you've been carrying alone.
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