60% of change initiatives fail.
And while every organization is different, there is one common mistake that runs through the change process from idea to execution.
Most leaders know what is possible and what they can’t do, but they focus too much on measurable outcomes.… READ MORE
Many companies become too big, and collapse under their own weight.
Because when you try to grow an organization, you are responsible for decisions of people who don’t report to you.
If you can’t have long one-to-one talks with everyone, you have to set the right tone in every group conversation you have.… READ MORE
Disappointments lurk behind every corner of a business.
Whether a client stops working with you, or the competition poaches one of your most promising talents.
Recurring setbacks instill a fear of making change in the mind of many CEOs.… READ MORE
Politics and business go hand in hand. Whatever happens in the economy affects the political landscape and vice versa.
You can even compare your role as a leader to that of a mayor: As the representative of your business, you solve conflicts, and enable your team to make it grow.… READ MORE
One of the biggest mistakes new leaders make is trying to be original too hard.
They hop from one leadership trend to another without getting the results they want.
But, look at the people with the highest net worth in the world.… READ MORE
A leader’s strive for progress is either his greatest asset or a severe liability.
The thing that tips the scale is whenever there is a disruption like the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022.
Because, every change in your environment is a challenge for your team.… READ MORE
No leader sleeps on people skills these days.
In fact, the amount of information on it may seem overwhelming at first.
But, in an organization with people with different backgrounds and talents, the right communication can move the needle towards more successful outcomes.… READ MORE
One of the skills which separate a true leader from a mere boss is the ability to make change happen.
A boss instructs, sends out one email, and lets his underlings take care of the rest.
Which often results in complete failure.… READ MORE
If you’ve been in any organization for long, you’ll know that most leaders use urgency to get what they want…
Although helpful in the short term. It’s lethal in the long run.
Why?
Because you coax your teammates to get what you want instead of getting them to do the job out of their own free will.… READ MORE
If you find all the talk about the growth mindset boring, you are right.
But knowing what is wrong with it is an opportunity to find out what drives somebody to accomplish their goal.
The growth mindset has a fatal flaw.… READ MORE
