Leaders: Something Feels Deeply Unsettled in Our Society Today. You can hear it in conversations at work, see it in headlines, and feel it in the quiet worries people carry home. We’re bombarded with noise, negativity, and division. Business leaders in their prime talk about walking away. Senior managers confess to burnout and exhaustion. Everyday […]
The Major Players: Unavoidable Technologies Machine Learning and AI: The New Business Necessities The dynamic combination of machine learning and artificial intelligence comes first. AI is demonstrated by functional spam filters or Netflix suggestions. But it’s much more than that. Businesses can use AI to automate customer support, manage supply networks, and forecast consumer behavior. […]
Today was a great day, filled with moments that reminded me of how truly blessed I am to work with such incredible business leaders. Two meetings, in particular, stood out to me. One was with a long-term client who has become a dear friend over the years. I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the full […]
Every leader should constantly ask themselves, “What is my highest and best use to the organization, given the current business environment?” Not only do business and life reward those who are prepared, but they also reward those who take initiative and take action. I’ve been telling my clients, and I am encouraging you to start playing more offense and less defense.
Leadership IS arduous work, and the bar is constantly being raised. Targets often shift due to uncontrollable circumstances. Whining and self-pity are unattractive traits in children, let alone in adults who assume leadership roles and the accompanying responsibilities. Leadership involves fulfilling obligations when they arise, regardless of whether it is convenient or not.
The pace of business has increased dramatically in recent years. Markets no longer carry the complacent. In this environment, leaders must operate under a 5–7-year arc, and then they need to completely reinvent themselves and their companies. If there is a game-changing event or circumstance, the pace of this change may need to accelerate even further.
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