The mirage of the finish line

We’re often fixated on the finish line—that big, hairy, audacious goal. Yet that focus can be overwhelming for individuals and teams alike. It is fairly standard practice for ultra-distance runners not to focus on the finish line as they compete but rather to...

Clarity breeds excellence

Isn’t it fascinating how we quickly learn to give AI clear, specific, cogent, and concise instructions for better outcomes? Garbage in, garbage out, as they say. But this principle isn’t exclusive to AI. It applies to human interactions too. When...

The DIY trap

There’s no doubt you can do it yourself. You might even do it better. But then what? Where does it stop? Suddenly, you’re juggling tasks you neither excel at nor enjoy. But hey, you’re doing it, right? As management guru Peter Drucker once said,...

Obsession with data

In the arena of success, metrics are the unsung heroes. The adage “If it’s not measured, it doesn’t matter” isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s a blueprint for excellence. Zume Pizza is a startup that uses data analytics to predict...

The myth of organizational uniqueness

“We’re different. That won’t work here.” Sound familiar? It’s the battle cry of organizations resistant to change, convinced of their uniqueness. But here’s the provocative truth: you’re more similar than you think. Consider...