Leadership isn’t easy or everyone could do it. Some talented people make it look easy, but we often don’t see all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to make it
I have the good fortune of working with over 50 businesses on a regular basis. I get to see the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to leadership challenges. Here
In less than two months we will have a presidential election here in the United States. Billions of dollars have been spent trying to influence voters to lean one way or another. Interestingly
In business and in life it’s very important to know who you truly are before you attempt anything dramatic. There are so many messages out there telling us who we ought to be
The leader of an organization always sets the tone. Never forget this fact. I am often slightly bemused when I hear a leader complain about the state of things in their organization. It’s
Winning does matter. Our country is built on the idea of individual freedom, personal initiative, competitive markets and free enterprise. In the Unites States we are constantly keeping score and rewarding those that
I am a firm believer in persistence and determination. Many people give up just before things are about to break their way. However, it never makes sense to go off a cliff simply
It is rare that things work out exactly as planned. We often attempt something with the best of intentions and then run smack into a reality not as accommodating as we’d like it
How an organization makes decisions greatly affects whether or not it will have sustained levels of success. Any company can get lucky every once in awhile, but relying on ad hoc judgments is
I’ve met many business owners through the years who admit that if something happened to them the business would have a hard time continuing operations for any period of time. This always makes
In a world obsessed with speed, noise, and constant motion, Holiday makes a compelling case for slowing down, quieting the mind, and finding clarity in the present moment. Through stories of figures like Marcus Aurelius, John F. Kennedy, and Fred Rogers, he shows how mastering the art of stillness can lead to better decisions, deeper relationships, and a more meaningful life.
Read moreStrategy has shaped history, and now it’s shaping the future. From the conquests of Alexander the Great to the complexities of modern cyber warfare, The New Makers of Modern Strategy explores how strategic thinking has evolved over centuries. Edited by Hal Brands, this groundbreaking volume brings together insights from history’s greatest military minds and applies […]
Read moreDiscover practical strategies to enhance your cognitive abilities with The Rules of Thinking: A Personal Code to Think Yourself Smarter, Wiser and Happier by Richard Templar. This guide offers insights into making wiser decisions, boosting creativity, and fostering a healthier mindset. Whether you're aiming to improve problem-solving skills or cultivate positive thought patterns, this book provides actionable advice to elevate your thinking processes.
Read moreSuccess in entrepreneurship isn’t just about having a great idea—it’s about having the right mindset, strategy, and team to bring it to life. But what truly sets thriving entrepreneurs apart from the rest? In this Entrepreneur article, discover the essential factors that drive long-term success, including: ✅ The entrepreneurial mindset that fuels resilience and adaptability✅ […]
Read moreChange is inevitable, but leading it effectively can mean the difference between success and failure. In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations that adapt and evolve thrive, while those that resist change risk stagnation. But what are the most effective approaches to leading transformation? In this insightful Harvard Business Review article, explore research-backed strategies that have […]
Read moreUnderstanding how your employees truly feel is crucial for building a thriving workplace. In this insightful Harvard Business Review article, discover six powerful questions that go beyond surface-level check-ins to uncover real employee sentiment. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or team leader, these strategies will help you foster deeper engagement, enhance well-being, and create […]
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View moreMeta describes Llama as a family of large language models (LLMs) designed to advance artificial intelligence research and applications. These models, ranging from 7 billion to 70 billion parameters, are trained on vast datasets to understand and generate human-like text. Llama models are open-source, allowing researchers and developers to access and build upon them, fostering […]
View moreThis TED Talk by Alan Watkins discusses the development of self-awareness and emotional understanding. Watkins explains how our awareness evolves from physical recognition to emotional understanding and eventually to a conceptual self with language and identity. He highlights the challenges of moving beyond rule-based thinking and the importance of questioning imposed rules to avoid a […]
From the very beginning, Jeff Bezos knew that building Amazon into a world-changing company would require more than just great products—it would take a culture of relentless innovation, long-term thinking, and an obsession with customers. That’s why he established the Amazon Leadership Principles, a set of guiding values that drive every decision, from the boardroom […]
Acclaimed American historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on judging presidential leadership today versus national leaders of the past, President Obama’s fixation on Abraham Lincoln, the role of the media in toxic politics, and parallels between the deep divisions of today and the era of Teddy Roosevelt a century ago. This exclusive video dives deep into the […]
I wanted to do something different with this blog. I am a huge fan of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s literary works, and I recently revisited and discussed his essay on friendship as part of a class I am teaching. I’ve always believed that life is defined by the quality of one’s relationships. We all want the same thing: […]
Read morePart 1: Chapter 1 Over the course of our lives, we make millions of decisions that are essentially bets, some large and some small. It pays to think about how we make them because they are what ultimately determines the quality of our lives… We are all born with different thinking abilities, but we aren’t […]
Read moreChapter 1 – It All Starts With A Sense of Urgency …Go check, then you find people running, and they are stressed out. But this man (leader), and almost everyone else around him, is mistaking the enormous amount of activity as a sign of a real sense of urgency. It’s not. It’s just frenetic activity, […]
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