Great executive leadership teams are built on a foundation of vulnerability-based trust. They check their egos and politics at the door when they meet to discuss company issues. Because they individually have a mindset to fight for the greater good, collectively they hold each other accountable and call each other out when necessary. Sure, discussions can get heated, tempers … [Read more...]
Get Traction: 136 Issues
In business, we’re constantly bombarded with issues: company issues, department issues, and people issues. When you think about it, on average, we’re probably dealing with 136 issues every single day. In order to handle them quickly, most leaders and managers pick the easiest ones to do first, while ignoring the more complex or tougher ones. These leaders end up spending … [Read more...]
Get Traction: Chop Wood, Carry Water
I recently read Eleven Rings by legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson, in which he shared his secrets on how he managed two of the most talented players, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, and built two successful championship programs. His secret: Less is more! This book is more than just a memoir of his accomplishments; it also provides great insight on how to build a solid, … [Read more...]