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In the fast-paced world of business, I've seen too many CEOs launch ambitious visions only to watch them fizzle out in execution. It's not for lack of ideas or talent—it's often a fundamental disconnect. Vision gets proclaimed from the mountaintop, but it doesn&
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A strategic person is someone who consistently makes decisions by seeing the long-term goal, understanding the system around them, and choosing actions that create the greatest leverage over time. The opposite is a tactical or reactive person—someone focused on immediate tasks, short-term fixes, and local problems, with little consideration
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Which is better to get things done, analysis or action? Not everyone is analytical. For those that are, what if you spend most of your time breaking down problems, looking at options, creating plans and thinking for weeks before you act? If your job is to manage all the risk
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I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things. - Mother Teresa Based on your goals, can you see who needs to be part of your team to accomplish what you need? If you are not technical, but you want to
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I have over 1,500 Apple Notes, and I was going through some timeless ones that I think would be helpful resources. Here are 6 tips for life and business: 1. How to Develop the Situational Awareness of Jason Bourne. Observe, Orient, Decide and Act (OODA). Cycle through this fast
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I have struggled with many ways of working out over the years based on changing seasons of life. When I reflect on times where I was consistent in my workouts, it was because I removed friction. I have a front door with a one mile loop around my neighborhood. My
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I have not observed life to be balanced or fair. Life is largely dynamic and asymmetrical. When things are bad, they can get worse faster. When things are clicking, they can break through to new heights. So, what should your strategy be to take advantage of the reality of asymmetry?
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I enjoyed the last month in Austin meeting with clients and sharing about the Culture Index to help build teams and revenues. Cities are incredible places for doing business. I love meeting clients and friends for meals, golf, pickleball and happy hours! I spent much needed time with my dear
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Here are some tips and tweaks for your own pursuits. My Philosopher friend, Phillip, helped me clean up my golf swing. Golf Tweaks * Straight front left arm * Rotate the shoulders * Torque the torso * Inside out swing * Hands out front * Relaxed toes out * Keep head on a spike * Hands come through
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Gallup found that companies have only an 18% success rate in the hiring process. That's absurd! Hiring processes are broken and don't quantitatively find fit. In addition, only 30% of employees are engaged at work. The rest are actively looking elsewhere or quiet quitting. It'
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Life flies by fast, and I am a firm believer in disrupting the norms so you can grow and keep maximizing fun while you work hard. If you are in the grind, here are some tips and tools to help you take care of business so you can go big
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It's tempting to use your instincts on people when hiring. People can be very persuasive and likeable, but that's not always the best qualifier for getting the job done. You are hoping that their results will match up to their promises. You are guessing. The cost