Reality bites back

Fighting what exists drains the energy needed to change what could be. Many leaders confuse acceptance with surrender, missing the vital difference between the two. Most struggle because they are too busy resisting current conditions to see the opportunities within...

The decoy

Ancient military strategists perfected it first. Create explosions on multiple fronts. Send scouts to probe defenses. Launch diversionary attacks. While defenders rush to fortify obvious breach points, the real assault strikes elsewhere, often with devastating...

Face what you fear most

Hiding doesn’t make monsters disappear “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.” – Max DePree. We excel at dodging uncomfortable truths. A startup founder ignores dwindling cash reserves. A CEO overlooks a toxic executive,...

Winning teams play in their lanes

Your star quarterback doesn’t critique your linebacker’s technique. The first violin doesn’t tell the percussionist how to hold their drumsticks. The pastry chef doesn’t hover over the grill station. Elite teams thrive on diversity, not...