Whether in sports or in the boardroom, a Personal Learning System™ is the engine that drives peak performance. In the August 28 issue of the Wall Street Journal, articles by Laine Higgins and by Andrew Beaton offer examples of accomplished professionals who...
It’s been said that “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” While I won’t argue against the importance of a high-performance culture, the fact is that organizations need both. Let’s take them one at a time, starting with culture. A recent Harvard Business Review...
When considering the future of the enterprise, Senior Leadership Teams can benefit from a different way of framing their discussions. One way to approach this is to use the acronym COIN; Concerns, Obstacles, Issues and Noise. Let’s take them one at a time. Concerns...
I read an interesting article recently about a pro sports team in the northeast. Seems they traded away their most talented (and most expensive) player. In return, they received what could generously be called “prospects”; that is, largely unproven...
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article (Reasons Why Managers Are So Miserable at Work by Ray A Smith, August 4, 2025) managers are frustrated and under more pressure than ever before. Tasked with translating strategic visions into operational...
Entrepreneurial CEOs share some common traits. Among them are a bias for action and an ability and willingness to tackle problems quickly and effectively. So far, so good. However, there comes a time when this inclination can work against the growth and development...