by unthink | Apr 18, 2025 | Blog Post
When do the adults need to show up? While we cannot force others to change until they are ready (see the blog, “When Change Happens”), and we must accept that reality, there are situations where, as an adult, you are responsible for making changes to...
by unthink | Feb 20, 2025 | Blog Post
Ron Johnson’s arrival at JCPenney in 2011 perfectly captures the collision between good intentions and hasty execution. Fresh from his Apple retail success, Johnson launched a radical transformation – eliminating coupons, restructuring prices, and renovating...
by unthink | Feb 8, 2025 | Blog Post
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,...
by unthink | Dec 22, 2024 | Blog Post
History teaches us about hope’s true power. Viktor Frankl found meaning in concentration camps. Nelson Mandela kept hope alive through 27 years of imprisonment. Their stories illuminate when hope matters most. But there’s a dangerous flip side. Too many...
by unthink | Dec 19, 2024 | Blog Post
Seeking approval is a primal instinct – so deeply wired that we’ll sacrifice authenticity to get it. However, successful scale-ups reveal that teams perform best when leaders care more about impact than being liked. Gary Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry, documented...
