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Massive Transformation Is Indirect
This image was inspired by something Marc Andreessen, the legendary VC said in a recent podcast (The Knowledge Project #129), namely that when an organization gets to …
Are You Leading?
We all know competent leadership means more than tasking ‘to do’s’. Tasking, of course, isn’t leading, and it may not even be managing, but for …
I Hereby Order You To Take PTO
Recently, Nike had almost all employees take an entire week off. No negotiating. Balsamiq, a European software firm, mandated 18 days of vacation. No negotiating. PwC did …
It’s the Economy, Stupid
The Soviets weren’t the best managers, to put it mildly. They were famously god awful at it. Here’s an example of a Soviet-era error: A …
It’s Why They’re Called Sheep
Let us tell you a story about tens of millions of people and tens of billions of dollars. It’s a short story. It’s a true …
8 Strengths of Transformational Cultures
Everyone who comes in contact with a strong culture feels it. Customers develop unique relationships with these companies. So do employees. As a result, a strong …
Man Plans, God Laughs…or Does She?
What if someone told you that your plans are doomed to fail? That the act of planning itself is presumptuous? That there is too …
Understanding The Paradox of Success
Fearing failure leads to failure. Why? Because fearing failure leads to not trying new things, not innovating, and not taking risks. And not trying is often the …
? The Secret Key to Greatness
“Nothing happens until someone feels something.” This is a core pillar of our work. It’s one of our “big” ideas. Logic, reason, and evidence inform …
Why great leaders are scarce and cherished
What are some of the closest teams on the planet, with some of the strongest cultures? The team of firefighters rushing into a burning building. …
Getting Turned On Requires More Than You Think
We all know what a virtuoso is, we all know about virtuosity. Artists whose chops are off the scale. Violinists, dancers, painters…chefs, even. But have …
The ONE Choice All Fulfilled People Make
Star Wars is a story as old as time. Team Darth Vader or Team Luke Skywalker? Do you side with the Empire, even though your soul will probably be …
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