The delusion of scattered dreams

The numbers tell a stark truth: A Harvard Business School study found that companies pursuing more than five strategic priorities were 50% less likely to achieve market leadership. Yet the average executive today juggles 12-15 major initiatives. Consider Apple. Under...

Natural wisdom at work

I marvel at my dog caring for her day-old pups. It’s her first litter, yet she’s a natural. Gone is the attention-seeking companion, replaced by an instinctive nurturer who gives unselfishly – feeding, cleaning, and protecting these helpless beings....

Operating in the gain

In the relentless pursuit of excellence, how we measure progress shapes everything. Dan Sullivan’s “Gap and Gain” principle illuminates a critical distinction that separates high achievers from the perpetually frustrated. Yet most leaders continue to...

When pride meets progress

The Wright brothers didn’t conquer the skies alone. Their breakthrough came after writing to the Smithsonian Institution, requesting every publication they had on flying machines. Thomas Edison’s light bulb emerged through collaboration. He actively sought...

The hidden cost of being late

Time is the ultimate equalizer. We all get 24 hours. No exceptions. A study from DePaul University found that chronic lateness costs American businesses $90 billion annually. But the real cost is trust. Researchers at Harvard discovered that people who are...