Boldness that characterizes extraordinary leaders comes in many shapes and sizes, as well as forms. It’s not a matter of size, race, status, or any number of things that can place the boldest of people in a neat category. In fact, those who are recognized for their boldness are often recognized because their words or […] Read more… Read More»
The idea of KPIs are intoxicating and seductively alluring. The argument, “If you can’t measure it, it doesn’t matter” produces the anti-thesis, “If you CAN measure it, it must matter.” Reality is, BOTH of these statements are partially true. Somewhere in the middle lies what is actually practical and effective. To prove this point, try […] Read more… Read More»
We often give advice to leaders, “Be bold!” Why? Here are the typical reasons for being bold that I hear: You’ll get noticed You’ll move faster forward (failing and succeeding both) You’ll get outside the box All good reasons! But here’s why I want you to be bold: you’ll develop the habit of stretching yourself. […] Read more… Read More»
A couple of years ago I read a book about RAF fighter pilots in World War II. One particular passage stood out. It was this: There are old fighter pilots and bold fighter pilots, but there are no old, bold fighter pilots. The author was making the point that the very best dogfight pilots were […] Read more… Read More»
My first boss in the ‘real’ world was a yeller. I’d never really been yelled at in my life. So, picture this: I’m 20 years old, right out of college, ready to take on the world at Bell Labs, and in my boss’s office for one of our team meetings. I was the youngest […] Read more… Read More»
The role of our unconscious mind on our leadership is more profound than original understood. Rebel Brown shares what neuroscience reveals on how our conscious and unconscious mind influences our actions and consequently the results our leadership creates. Rebel uses a term mindware to help us understand the ways in which our mind influences the […] Read more… Read More»
Open and collaborative workspaces are a hot and controversial topic these days. A recent article in Fast Company declared they don’t work, supported by many experts and the writer references others who say they were an “idea devised by Satan in the deepest caverns of hell”. Psychologists backed up the claims with well-researched data. Susan […] Read more… Read More»
When I say the word “BOLD”, I know you think of BIG things. We’ve all been programmed to link BOLD with BIG steps. We’re BOLD when we start a new industry, step up to create Occupy Wall Street, discover a cure for cancer, turn our markets upside down. Being BOLD is well, BOLD. But bold […] Read more… Read More»
“If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything,” is attributed to Malcolm X. It’s a quote that helps keep me grounded in times when the expected is not enough or when divergence is essential. In the business world, we have grown tired of the greedy scandals and the above-the-law actions of executives. No […] Read more… Read More»
In December 2006, Marine Colonel (now Major General), Juan Ayala was serving as the senior advisor to the 1st Iraqi Army Division headquartered in Habbaniyah, Iraq. In this key role, General Ayala advised, trained, and mentored the Iraqi Army in order to prepare them for the eventual task of securing and defending their own country from […] Read more… Read More»
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