If I hear one more person invoke the word “science” to defend their use of selective datasets or analytics to validate a preconceived viewpoint or ill-conceived decision I’m going to lose it. Seriously. Even when a broad dataset appears to point to one course of action there are always variables[…] Read On
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What’s Good for Clinton Is Good for Trump
I’m not a fan of leaders who point fingers, play the blame game or play the victim card. What can I say, I don’t like cry babies. It’s bad enough to see any adult act like a whiny child. When a a business or political leader does it, it’s nauseating.[…] Read On
Success, Failure and Why Neither Is Predictive of the Future
Success is great; failure sucks. This is not a news flash. It’s also a fundamental truth, no matter what you’ve read on popular business sites. The question is, which of the two results should leaders fear most? Ironically, the answer is “success.” Nobody wants to fail, but we all[…] Read On
Always Move Forward, Never Look Back
I have a long-standing philosophy: Always move forward, never look back. Pivot is acceptable, retreat is not. The context is generally careers, but I use it in other situations as well. I don’t recommend it for everyone, but it has definitely worked out for me. This is how it works.[…] Read On
Any Moron Can Be a Leader
There’s a relatively new fad. Imagine that. It’s called FIRE, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. The idea behind the FIRE plan is to work hard, be frugal, save your money, invest wisely and get out while you still have time to enjoy life. Of course that was pretty[…] Read On
The Power of Secrecy
What do Apple, Trader Joe’s, Woody Allen, and the NSA all have in common? I’ll tell you, but you have to promise not to tell anyone, okay? They’re all famously secretive – a strategy that’s been a huge factor in their remarkable success. Whether it’s business, entertainment, politics or defense,[…] Read On
Groupthink in the C-Suite: It’s a Huge Problem
Sports injuries are a funny thing. Sometimes one injury masks the symptoms of another. You don’t even realize something else was wrong all along until weeks or even months later, when what you thought was the problem heals. Other times symptoms don’t even seem remotely related to what turns out[…] Read On