Business ownership has never been for the faint of heart. On-going change and adaptability is part of the success equation. Even when things go well there are problems you will have to navigate.
I doubt many of us end up in the exact place we thought we’d land as clear eyed confident high school or college graduates many years ago. We were so sure of ourselves
If you continually broaden your horizons and vary your interests you increase your capacity to manage the inevitable complexity that will confront you in life. You will also enhance your ability to adjust
It’s easy to get comfortable with who we are and what we know. Building new relationships can seem like hard work in an already busy life. However, people can be a bridge to
Emotions aren’t bad they just need to be appropriate to the situation and managed accordingly. In my experience, people often won’t trust or have other concerns about a leader or colleague who is
Leadership requires you to be at the top of your game physically, emotionally and intellectually. If you want to operate at a high level for any extended period of time you need to
A leader is supposed to see things others don’t see. He/she is required to challenge existing systems, processes and solutions to find improvements. The future is created by those who make it not
It’s important to broaden not narrow your professional and social circles as you get older. New doesn’t always mean better, but it does mean different and different forces you to challenge your own
Individual depth is never achieved through a strategy of situational breadth. Personal strength will always emanate from the core of your being and it’s critical you never lose sight of this fact.
Be a coach/mentor to your direct reports – seek out a coach/mentor; everyone needs a little guidance now and then and no one person has all the answers.
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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