We all have significant preferences that we don’t consciously see or understand. Although we don’t intend it, these cognitive biases significantly impact our decisions. Because most leaders are very confident…
Knowing when to change jobs is one of the most challenging decisions facing any executive. Often we feel such loyalty to our place of work that the thought of quitting…
If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably encountered a situation where you’ve had to adapt your business model to fit a changing market. A good business model change example would be…
I frequently talk with entrepreneurs and executives that are entirely self-taught. They are incredibly optimistic and have exceptional technical expertise in their industry. But unfortunately, their business skills are primarily…
Experimentation in business can lead to breakthroughs and improved goods or services. Too many business experiments, while it might feel safer to test every option, can lead to wasted time and mismanaged results.
Have you ever gotten off the highway only to find that normal speed limits feel far too slow? Experts call this “becoming velocitized.” I see this frequently in business leaders—the hard-charging, over-achieving executive adapts their lifestyle to an incredibly fast hybrid blend of business and family life.