The Winter Olympic Beijing 2022 games begin tomorrow, and promise to be the most complicated Olympics in history. The complexity ranges from the protests against the country for its alleged human rights abuses, rising geopolitical tensions, warnings about cybersecurity and a maze of health protocols everyone must navigate relative to the…
The Navy SEALS have earned a well-deserved reputation for many things. One of them is their “never-say-die” attitude … their determination and perseverance. One mantra they proudly wear on T-shirts is a powerful reminder of where you should LOOK FIRST to bail you out of a tough situation. As a…
ANNOUNCEMENT I hope you enjoy the updated, user-friendly format and Table of ContentsClick any title in this new Table of Contents to take you directly to that section.You can also click the logos along the right side to return to the Table of Contents. PRODUCTIVITY POWER Perhaps your most important…
Accountability comes up as one of the top 3 issues on the minds of CEOs in almost every conversation I have with them. They know, deep in their bones, that unless they build an organization that embeds this elusive concept into its DNA, the chances of achieving their goals will…
If you don’t take time to think, someone else will do the thinking for you … maybe your competitors. If you're going to Become a More Effective Leader, you need to make time to do the things ONLY YOU can do. Protect the Castle from the Intruders From the unusual…
It's been a rough week for the world. COVID cases are surging ... the stock market is struggling ... inflation is rising. There's really only one solution: Any Questions?
ANNOUNCEMENT I hope you enjoy the updated, user-friendly format and Table of Contents Click any title in this new Table of Contents to take you directly to that section. You can also click the logos along the right side to return to the Table of Contents. FEATURED ARTICLE Accountability is…
Few executives will admit it’s too much trouble to Set Clear Expectations, even for their direct reports If it’s true for you, make sure you’re prepared for plenty of confusion and mediocre results. When I talk to executives every day, there’s hardly a conversation that doesn’t include the same 2…
There are a lot of ways you can think about this, but in my experience ... without EFFECTIVENESS ... nothing else matters.A popular definition like "Leadership is Influence" misses the mark, because influence isn't really achievable until and unless you've proven you can be EFFECTIVE. Yes, I suppose in some…