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...

Avoid the annual goal setting delusion

Traditional goal-setting fails 92% of the time, according to research by the University of Scranton. During this festive season of reflection and anticipation, most people engage in the mental gymnastics of annual planning – a more academic ritual than...

A pressure-proof protocol

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.” – Viktor Frankl Your pressure protocol isn’t just a checklist – it’s your personal operating system for high-stakes moments. Research...

When leaders demand fealty

When a leader demands loyalty, they’ve already lost it. Real loyalty, the kind that moves mountains and inspires greatness, can’t be commanded or coerced. It’s earned through trust, respect, and mutual commitment. Harvard Business Review’s...

Challenge your truth

You say you’re open-minded. But are you? Most claim they welcome new perspectives. They don’t. They welcome confirmation. We seek validation, not truth. It’s human nature – comfortable, predictable, safe. But greatness rarely emerges from...