Coping with fickle followers
Leadership is an art form that many dabble in, but few master. One of the things that makes it so challenging is what Robert Greene calls “the law of fickleness.”
Reducing defensiveness: 5 strategies for influencing behavior
In “The Laws of Human Nature,” author Robert Greene provides a codebook for deciphering people’s behavior. In particular, I found his chapter on defensiveness interesting because of insights it can offer ...
Slower is faster: Revisiting “The Fifth Discipline”
A question I frequently hear from business owners is “Why isn’t my company growing as fast as I want it to?” Yet perhaps a better starting point for this discussion is ...
Metacognition: Think about your thinking
The more leaders can increase their metacognitive skills, the better decisions they can make for themselves and their companies...
No pulled punches: Managing conflict in the workplace
I don’t know many business owners who wake up and say, “Wow, I’m really looking forward to a full day of conflict”...
Battling bureaucracy: Scale while preserving your entrepreneurial DNA
Although bureaucracy is not usually a problem for second-stage companies, it’s something that business owners need to be aware of...
Old school or new school, micromanaging doesn’t make the grade
Micromanagers are typically viewed as people who provide too much feedback, who are constantly looking over your shoulder and telling you how to do something. Yet a recent Gallup article points ...
8 steps to navigating uncertainty
As business leaders struggle to navigate COVID-19, one of the most difficult challenges is dealing with the many levels of uncertainty...
Deep work: Moving beyond busyness to true productivity
Today’s technological tools are useful, but too often they seem to be using us — keeping us busy but not productive...
All the world’s a stage: the importance of shifting roles
As they launch and scale a business, company founders encounter a series of pivotal points that require them to embrace different roles...