One of the loneliest places in business can be the top job. From the outside, it may look as though the head of an organization is surrounded by people all day long, and of course that is true in a literal sense. There are executive team members, staff, clients,...
Most leaders are surrounded by people who need answers. Their teams need direction. Customers need decisions. Suppliers need responses. Owners need results. Even well-meaning colleagues often come with questions, updates, and immediate concerns that pull the leader...
Ask almost any leadership team whether they are aligned, and the answer is usually yes. They agree on the strategy. They attend the same meetings. They nod at the same priorities. They use the same language. On the surface, everything can look well connected. But the...
Leader’s Question: “If we already have goals at every level, why does execution still drift?” Many organizations are actually quite good at setting goals. They create annual goals, quarterly goals, team goals, and individual goals. Some have dashboards that are well...
Leader’s Question: “Is my strategy too informal to scale?” In the early life of an organization, informality can be a strength. The owner knows the business well. The team is small. Communication is fast. Decisions happen in real time. Priorities can be adjusted in a...
For many heads of organizations, this is not a theoretical question. It is a daily reality. You begin the day with good intentions. You know there are important things that need your attention. You need time to think about the future. You need to sharpen strategy. You...
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