COVID-19 virus and our economy. Uncharted territory – YES. But these are NOT unprecedented times from a business perspective. Think of other events that forced businesses to change or die: the Internet, Video Streaming, Starbucks, and Uber. In these cases companies had to change their business model to thrive. I am observing many leaders thinking…
Dan Sullivan is one of the world’s foremost experts on entrepreneurship in action. He is the founder of The Strategic Coach Inc. and creator of The Strategic Coach® Program. Visionary, creative, wise, and generous, he is a true champion of entrepreneurs worldwide. His business is helping successful entrepreneurs increase their sense of direction, confidence, and…
Dysfunctional teams are a way to leave money on the table – and more than you might imagine. Such teams find it difficult to agree and reliably follow through. Too many members are more focused on their issues (the I’s) and not a team player. With too many I’s on a leadership team, there is…
Recently I have observed a common theme that many leaders struggle with: they don’t know how to hold their people accountable. They may be great at hiring A players, but many leaders still have the feeling that their people could be doing better work. What comes to your mind when you hear the word accountability?…
I am a raving fan of Ben Horowitz! He is one of Silicon Valley’s most respected and experienced entrepreneurs. A lot of people talk about how great it is to start and run a business, but Ben is brutally honest about how hard it is to run one. He is the author of two books…
Dysfunctional teams are a way to leave money on the table – and more than you might imagine. Such teams find it difficult to agree and reliably follow through. Too many members are more focused on their issues (the I’s) and not a team player. With too many I’s on a leadership team, there is…