Decision making
When I speak with newly hired leaders, I find myself advising them to avoid bashing their new company. This may seem counterintuitive, but it is actually quite common.
I was recently speaking to a mid-level manager about why his CEO was approving the coffee supply order for the break room. The manager explained that the
How do you make decisions for your organization? I’m not asking about your problem solving skills or ability to perform critical thinking, I’m more interested
How far ahead do you tend to think? Five years? Five months? Five days? What about 88 years? That’s Wu-Tang Clan’s strategic time line. If you are unfamiliar
In a society where people have the right to voice their opinions, a leader’s role is often to find consensus. On the occasion when everyone agrees, it’s
Assessment
Growing up, I was a big fan of Dr. Seuss books – I Wish I Had Duck Feet and Green Eggs and Ham were personal favorites. My interest was renewed once I had kids.
When faced with opposing ideas, it often falls on the leader to find common ground. The key is to resolve the conflict in a way where everyone comes out a winner.
Collaboration
I am deviating today from my typical here-are-some-solutions article to pose a question. On the Nerdist podcast, Chris Hardwick and Andy Samberg were discussing
Change
I know I’m not alone in my anxious anticipation for the upcoming Avengers sequel. Labeled “Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,” this superhero team was created in 1963.
Books
I’m a big fan of Henry Winkler. If you read this blog, you’ve heard me lament about the Fonz. But Henry has done much more than play this one iconic character.