When a big, nasty problem is hanging over your head, either pull it closer or let it go. Leaders sometimes hesitate to pull such problems closer. You might try to delegate it or convince yourself that others can handle it.

“I wish there was more candor and transparency around my company,” said the CEO to a trusted friend. The friend raised an eyebrow and gave the CEO a long look. “That’s interesting. How candid and transparent do you think you

The most essential learning skill may shock you. To illustrate, please consider what is the most important learning skill for leaders? Is it… Reading? Focus? Memory? Critical thinking? Application? Communication? While you can make a case for all of them,

When you look two, three or more years into the future, it’s important to not only have a sense of how your company will change, but also of how the world around you might be different. Why? Because it’s the

“What I really struggle with,” said Dietrich, “Is that I’m so good at being an operator. I’m adept at solving problems, getting things done for customers, fixing a problem in production or operations. “But those are the kinds of activities

Eight words. That’s how long it took me to explain the secret to building a team rich with talent: To attract the best, bring out their best. I say this not to self-congratulate, but instead to stress that doing this