My way: the silent saboteur

Inevitably, we believe that the way we do most things is the best way. How often do you find that the work of others does not meet your expectations and specifications? Less than perfect is a standard we unknowingly set when we expect it ‘my way.’ Since our...

Empower rather than motivate

As a CEO or leader of a team, your primary role isn’t to motivate talent—it’s to believe in them and avoid demotivating them. Consider Ricardo Semler of Semco Partners. He revolutionized his company by giving employees unprecedented autonomy, resulting in...

The founder mode fallacy

Silicon Valley’s buzzing about ‘founder mode’ – the idea that founders should manage every crucial decision. But is this a stroke of genius or a massive cop-out? Consider Basecamp, a project management software company. Its success isn’t...

Not everyone likes you

Likely, some may even hate you! Reality. In a world of likes and ‘friends,’ this is not reality. It is not how many people like you. What do you stand for? If we take a stand for something we believe in with absolute conviction, there will be many whom we will...

Wait and see

Kristen Faulkner stole the women’s cycling road race with 2 miles to go. After four grueling hours, she broke away from the leading pack. The other three riders, all strong contenders, hesitated. They waited to see who would lead the chase. No one did. If we...