Now more than ever, respecting expertise and thinking through our opinions before pushing an agenda may be critical to our short and long-term survival and success. It troubles me greatly when people make
As I’ve covered many times in previous blogs it becomes less and less and about you working harder or having all the answers and more about you diligently asking the right questions and
I chair two CEO/Business Owner peer groups for Vistage International. It is a great work that I truly find rewarding on many levels. One of the many benefits of this experience is listening
You can never lose your edge in business as a leader. The moment you get complacent your organization becomes vulnerable to its competitors and the vagaries of the marketplace. I’ve seen many good
Leaders should be in a constant learning mode. Once you think you know it all give up the reigns of power because you will become detrimental to your organization. While some basic fundamental
Most of us prefer to occupy the realm of opinions rather than facts – whether we’d like to believe it or not. Instead of taking the time to actually prove something or find
When in doubt ask good questions and leverage the knowledge and experience of other people. There are few things less attractive about a leader than someone who acts like they know the answer
As I’ve stated in previous blogs, I am strong believer that a leader’s role especially in fast growing or relatively large organizations is to think. And, to think effectively you need to be
I see people get themselves in trouble all the time by be unwilling to admit they don’t know something. At minimum, they make their lives harder than it has to be. They also
Knowledge is one of the biggest advantages you can have in life. If you know something and other people don’t then there is automatically a need for your informed opinion. It is the
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 […]
Read moreSopheva – Your Gateway to Expert Advisory & Strategic Insights Making the right decisions in today’s fast-moving world requires access to trusted expertise. Sopheva is a cutting-edge virtual advisory platform designed to connect individuals and businesses with top-tier professionals across various industries. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or professional looking for strategic guidance, Sopheva provides […]
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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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