In our hyper-connected world, leaders have been grappling with a growing paradox: the more complex a situation becomes, the greater the pressure we face to respond quickly. And yet, as most of us have experienced at one time or another, our best decisions arise not in the heat of the … Click to continue reading
In a world where misinformation spreads at lightning speed, how can leaders protect themselves – and their organizations – from making crucial decisions based on flawed thinking? In this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, I’ve invited Dr. Alex Edmans to join me to help tackle this timely and … Click to continue reading
Last fall, I visited the sprawling ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey, home of the Greek philosopher Heraclitus who remarked how “change is the only constant.” Walking down the remains of the marble stone street Heraclitus walked, marvelling at the site of carved remains of building facades … Click to continue reading
Over the past couple of months, there have been several high-profile CEOs across different industries whose actions and words demonstrate a firm belief in the command-and-control approach to leadership. That leaders can simply issue declarations of ‘how things work around here’ without so much as an explanation or giving space … Click to continue reading
As today’s business environment grows in complexity under the fog of uncertainty, leaders everywhere are facing ever increasing pressure to deliver results and outperform competitors. Unfortunately, this pressure can cause leaders to lose sight of what drives long-term success and growth – communicating a vision that connects operational goals to … Click to continue reading
Are you caught in the relentless cycle of ‘eat, work, sleep, repeat’? According to my guest for this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, the problem we face with this cycle of busyness is not a lack of time management, but a lack of clarity over what our personal … Click to continue reading
What do Satya Nadella, Mary Barra, Warren Buffett, and Indra Nooyi share in common? Yes, they’re all successful leaders. But the trait they all share is they love to learn. They have this insatiable curiosity to know what they don’t know – and because of that, they’re not afraid to … Click to continue reading
Why are some organizations able to thrive during periods of uncertainty while others struggle to find firmer footing? While it’s easy to assume it has to do with something distinctive about their product or service offering, the truth is that it’s something far more fundamental. While we all understand that … Click to continue reading
When it comes to developing leadership skills, the focus tends to be on strategic thinking, decision-making, and communication skills. But there’s one skill that can create a far greater impact on driving organizational growth and innovation. And that skill is the art of mindful listening. Why? Because it sends a … Click to continue reading
In the face of rapid change and disruption, organizations everywhere find themselves in a race to not only preserve their market share, but discover the next big opportunity that will given them the keys to future growth and innovation. And according to my guest in this episode, that opportunity can … Click to continue reading
One of the highlights of hosting my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast has been the chance to interview Stephen M.R. Covey twice, exploring how successful leaders develop trust within their organizations. In one episode, Stephen shared a powerful insight about trust and leadership – trust is something we not only earn, … Click to continue reading
How are some organizations able to consistently outperform their competitors? While their on-going successes might involve cutting-edge technologies or innovative processes, there’s something else that fuels their peak performance – the power of organizational traditions. In this edition of my “Leadership Espresso Shot” series, I share a personal story about … Click to continue reading