by unthink | Apr 27, 2025 | Blog Post
Delegation isn’t task distribution. It’s trust distribution. When leaders delegate but retain the mental load — tracking progress, anticipating problems, carrying the weight of success — they aren’t freeing themselves or empowering their teams. They’re simply shifting...
by unthink | Apr 14, 2025 | Blog Post
We can blame external forces when they blindside us. That’s life. But what about when we clearly see what needs attention and still avoid it? When we have the roadmap but refuse to follow it? There’s no consolation prize for this kind of failure. Only a...
by unthink | Apr 11, 2025 | Blog Post
Clear direction beats wishful thinking. When goals lack teeth, teams drift. John Doerr knew this when he introduced OKRs at Google, saying “Ideas are easy. Execution is everything.” Goals without precision become pleasant suggestions—easily ignored when...
by unthink | Mar 17, 2025 | Blog Post
The company was struggling when Howard Schultz returned to Starbucks as CEO in 2008 after an eight-year hiatus. Sales were down, the stock had plummeted 40%, and the brand lost its soul. What saved Starbucks wasn’t just Schultz’s vision—it was a board that...
by unthink | Feb 21, 2025 | Blog Post
Some people blast their foghorn of virtue while navigating treacherous waters with deceptive charts. They deftly point fingers outward, masking their moral compass with a theatrical display of indignation. The loudest voices often carry the quietest truths. Their...
