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I like to think big, just as much as the next person. When you are naturally conceptual, then it's easy to think about how things could be. The truth is I time travel a lot and find myself living in the future, too. When I ask people about
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Today, talent is wherever you find it when it comes to knowledge work. Many professionals are working remotely with people around the globe. Whether it's IBM Global Services with thousands of team members working virtually together or a small business delivering website projects, the work can get done
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The problem is not that you have fires to put out. No, the real issue is if you have the same kind of problems coming up over and over in your life and business. It's a strong signal you have poor processes to manage what could be mundane.
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One thing I can tell that is in scarce supply is clarity. Large organizations spend an immense amount of time and money trying to align people to a common vision. Likewise, I have seen so many well-meaning individuals and teams unable to articulate what they should do. I think
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My kids love reading the Life of Fred math book series as part of their schooling. Fred is a great character whose naivete helps us look at ourselves a bit. I liked this statement that helps kids see some context in the hard work of getting their brains to enjoy
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I love hanging around big picture people. Maybe it is because that's where I feel most comfortable - my mind likes to think big. If you show me what you are doing, I can show you how to make it bigger. It's just natural and exhilarating. On
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Management is a hard enough job with all the dynamics with people that are involved. Everyone has their own preferences of doing things, and then you have your goals as a leader. The two may not necessarily align. But over the years working with many different organizations, I have found
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The concept of building a tribe is dead on. Seth Godin crystallized the concept for us in what I think is his most powerful book. He shares how the connected age has allowed us all to lead. We can all have a platform. We can create our own books and
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I used to take action quickly. It's my nature. I see a problem, even way before it will unfold, and I attack it. That's what I do. I'm a problem solver. But it's not always a good thing. Perhaps in a rational
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Substance is what we see when an expert is in their element. They move with fluidity and without effort. That's what we can observe about mastery. There is no fudging or awkwardness. Amateurs, on the other hand, are still struggling with the mechanics. This is fine if they
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When I watch little children make sense of the world, I get to share in that journey of wonder they are absorbed in. It's not the same with adults. Curiosity has all but disappeared for many who want to find solace in routines and what is known. This
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Making something complex is not hard. The ability to create complexity can happen from a lack of thorough and clear thinking. It's easier to be indiscriminate and add things to your business whether it is software, headcount or processes. But the problem with complexity is that it introduces