Decision-Making
How to evaluate an executive’s performance.
I’m often asked, “How do we evaluate our executive’s performance?” It’s usually board directors who ask me this. But there…
Some things you just can’t fix. Nine very avoidable problems.
I’m feeling good right now. I just got back from practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). If you aren’t familiar, BJJ is…
Six tips for refusing to get stuck on, “We don’t see a way forward.”
I ended this week feeling a little tired. Nearly every day, someone told me, “We can’t do XYZ. It’s not…
Do you ever feel like things fall apart just as they were starting to come together? Here’s what to do
Life happens. Disruptions happen. Problems happen. Consider many of my clients. They learn and apply the basic principles of success….
Leaders: These are top three (maybe four) problems with being normal
Most leaders have a complicated relationship with normality. Usually, they want to lead something special. Many want to stand out,…
Succession Success: Priming the Next Executive Leader
Bad news first: Most executive successions fail. The research tends to peg failure rates around 66% for small and medium-sized…
Dead Mice, My Garage, and Your Business: Things that Should be Cleaned up
I recently cleaned and organized a corner of my garage. The level of pride and satisfaction that this generates is…
The Truth Will Set You Free. But Before it Will, You Have to do This
The truth will set you free. But you have to accept it first. The best leaders look reality straight in…
How to Get an Extra 20% in Performance with No New Staff, Customers, or Tools
Have you ever pulled a garden hose around your house to find it doesn’t reach as far as you thought?…
Why a Vacation is One of the Most Responsible Actions a Leader Can Take
“Take a vacation.” This is my favorite advice to give to the owners or executives who are my clients. They…