Second-Stage Sensei

The power that buyers and suppliers are able to exert over your company, and vice versa, has significant impact on your ability to compete and be profitable…

How do leaders improve their teams’ ability to make good decisions and sound judgments? Become a better listener…

In the business arena, confirmation bias can lead to some pretty poor decisions, which is why leaders need to be on guard….

When you’re leading a group, a lot of things can get in the way, ranging from unenthusiastic participants to unclear objectives. The greatest challenges, however, stem from what I call the “interpsychic storm”…

A great read from Tom Verducci, “The Cubs Way” examines a number of changes that transformed the Cubs organization, including Joe Maddon’s leadership style. Many of Maddon’s principles have particular relevance for growth-oriented business leaders…

Optimism is no soft skill as the human brain is wired to be negative. Yet people can use their minds to restructure their brains — and reap the benefits of optimism.

We prune plants and trees because it encourages new growth. Similarly, your business is an organic system where all participants need a little pressure — even your top performers.

Happiness doesn’t result from external events, such as being promoted or winning the lottery. Instead, it’s a condition sparked by how we interpret external events…