Are Your Employees Filling the Void?
This is one of the questions I ask leaders as I assess the decision culture around them. The inspiration for […]
It’s Not the Scheduled Meetings Stealing Your Time
You know the drill. You sit down to focus on a project. But before you even log into your laptop,
I’VE LOST CONTROL . . . of My Intellectual Property!
I published my first book in 1988. I was first published in a national newspaper in 1984. Over the years,
How the Best Leaders Say “No”
I have had the long-time privilege of interviewing senior leaders in a wide variety of organizations. One of the things
What is Menu-Driven and Overly Efficient Thinking Doing to Your Organizational Outcomes?
An exercise I have found most helpful when making decisions is to simply write the word “options” at the top
Are Your Top Performers Saving Others . . . and Misleading You?
As much as they try not to, every leader has their favorites. These people are typically the top performers. They
Why Top Performers Avoid the Donuts
I love donuts. How about you? There is nothing like biting into a cream-filled delight with my morning coffee. When
Is Decision Fatigue All in Your Head?
“It kind of sneaks up on you,” said a senior leader I was interviewing recently. “When I think about it,”
The Key to Ensuring You Say the Right Thing
I’m sure you’ve been in the situation. You are about to have a conversation where the stakes are pretty high.
Stop Worrying About What Other People Think
So, do you know what it is? It’s worrying about other people think? Are you guilty of this? I sure