Replacing Annual Reviews with Regular Feedback and CommunicationIt’s time to kill the annual performance review. Here’s a better approach.May 22May 22
The Leader’s Greatest Challenge isn’t People or Money. It’s Time Allocation.The four layers of time a leader should allocate across their calendar.May 14May 14
Getting Clarity on Delegating DecisionsA five level framework for communicating how decisions get made.Mar 8Mar 8
Using Headcount as a Last Resort for Solving ProblemsHave you ever noticed that a company of 25 can’t imagine how it functioned with only 10 people? And a group of 100 can’t fathom 25?Feb 8Feb 8
Recruiting Amazing Talent with Merit, Excellence and IntelligenceNo demographic group has a monopoly on excellence or intelligence. It’s time for the world’s best companies to embrace MEI.Jan 9Jan 9
Face to Face vs. Remote? It Depends What You’re Optimizing For.If productivity is back to normal, why shouldn’t every business embrace remote? There are three reasons — none about the quantity of work!Dec 9, 2024A response icon1Dec 9, 2024A response icon1
The People Who Can’t Work HereThe most important thing you can do as a leader is write down the list of people who are NOT welcome in your organization.Nov 9, 2024Nov 9, 2024
Elite Business Athletes are the Backbone of Great BusinessesElite business athletes set out to make their mark on the world. As in sports, there are no shortcuts, no magic bullets, and no tricks.Sep 9, 2024Sep 9, 2024
How to Head Off a Dysfunctional Culture: Disagree and CommitHow forcing your people to disagree and then expecting their commitment to the outcome can make your organization fly.Jul 16, 2024A response icon1Jul 16, 2024A response icon1
Why Western Civilization Needs DefendingHow did the US, after 248 years, manage to create a quarter of the world’s wealth, even though we’re only about 5% of the population?Mar 28, 2024Mar 28, 2024