Isolate to accelerate

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” – Theodore Roosevelt Scientists isolate variables to find truth. They remove noise to see...

Win the room

“What’s our strategy again?” I asked this question to three different teams last week—three different companies, three different industries. The responses were similar: awkward silence, vague generalities, and conflicting answers. In one...

Why now

We’re surrounded by people who want results. But wanting isn’t the same as achieving. Achievement isn’t magic. It follows predictable patterns that research consistently confirms. Angela Duckworth’s work on “grit” shows that...

Win the room

“What’s our strategy again?” I asked this question to three different teams last week. Three different companies. Three different industries. Similar responses: awkward silence, vague generalities, and conflicting answers. In one manufacturing...

Precision targets

Most people choose the wrong targets. Your carefully crafted goals either propel you forward or anchor you in place. The difference? Precision. Vague goals create vague results. Precise goals create focused action. What happens when you invest 10 minutes refining each...