Growth Less money = better companies Entrepreneurs who act like banks by raising huge sums of money opportunistically, or worse, out of pride or false validation, often face unfavorable outcomes. Growth capital, when used properly, has energized many of
Expectations Unconscious judging vs. Conscious observation We all, at times, make quick conclusions about someone, only to find out that we were wrong. When we act on snap judgments, it's not a good feeling, and it tends to stick
Curiosity Development matters If you grow more capabilities more quickly than others do, you'll perform better today, earn opportunities to perform better in the future, and a virtuous cycle will take hold — development matters. Unfortunately, most
Team Unlock human potential The ability to recognize talent, unlock human potential, and find not just the best person for each role, but also the best position for each person, is key to developing winning teams. But
Resilience The stuff of real leadership The skills required to conquer adversity and emerge stronger and more committed than ever are the same ones that make for extraordinary leaders. Why do certain people naturally inspire confidence, loyalty, and hard
Expectations Everything is a step to a better place Inevitably, everything we go through in life is a step to help us get to a better place. However, research shows that we often, inaccurately, think that the way things are now is
Leadership Become a master of persuasion The ability to persuade is perhaps the most significant skill that will give you a competitive edge professionally and make you successful. Persuasion is not a "soft skill"; it is a fundamental skill
Self-awareness Ways smart people undermine their success At most jobs, you need more than raw intelligence to get ahead. And if smarts is your strength, only focusing on your greatest strength, rather than also addressing your weaknesses, tends to be
Self-awareness Celebrate the incomplete-human-leader Drop the myth of the complete leader at the top who's got it all figured out. Only when leaders embrace seeing themselves as incomplete are they be able to make up for their
Purpose Purpose is the key to motivation It's hard to imagine how employees can perform if they don't understand your company's purpose. How can they come to work every day ready to further the business if they don't know what
Productivity Stop wasting your time Overwhelmed is the new normal. No matter the job, we all end up with a lot more work over time, and the only way to get out of it is to redesign your
Leadership Great leaders don't give advice People don't leave jobs; they leave their leader, and micromanagement usually has something to do with it. Effective leaders are coaches, and instead of teaching people, they guide others to arrive at their
Growth Solving for how work is done tomorrow If you allow people the opportunity to learn something new or to show their craft, they will give you their best work. The magic is in providing the opportunity. Often managers have little
Growth Measure quality of life over GDP If the goal of all our collective activities is to have a more equitable society that is economically thriving and offering citizens a meaningful quality of life, then we need to stop measuring
Purpose Learn how to be happier Happiness doesn't just show up one day; it comes from your actions. There is the transient type that comes and goes, fed by things like a walk in a park, spending time with
Technology How to get digital transformation right Digital transformation work for organizations where leaders focus on changing the mindset of the organizational culture and processes before they decide what digital tools to use and how to use them. Below are
Leadership Promote those who can get you where you want to go Leaders often (erroneously) assume that attributes that have made someone successful so far will continue to make them successful in a more significant role. The secret to selecting great leaders is to try
Growth Mentor the person, not their career Aspiring leaders need more and better mentoring than 'they're getting today. Mentoring also needs to extend beyond a current career to be more effective in helping people fulfill their true full potential. Mentoring
Self-awareness Decisions determine our reality The decisions we make determine our reality, and we make about 2,000 of them every waking hour, so inevitably, we all make some poor decisions every single day. But if we are
Purpose Find meaning in your work Setting happiness as your primary goal for work can make you end up feeling the opposite because happiness (like all emotions) is a fleeting state, not a permanent one. Instead, find meaning in
Resilience Pacing and perseverance In a marathon, pacing and perseverance are paramount. Few companies think critically about the strategic principles needed to endure or have the foresight to temper their pace in anticipation of the long journey
Growth Take control of your career development Chances are your boss doesn't take the time to think through how best to deploy your talents properly. Therefore, you have to take control of your career planning to ensure you're putting yourself
Expectations Inspiring accountability Accountability is not about taking the blame when something goes wrong. Accountability is about delivering on commitments. It's taking initiative with follow-through, and assuming responsibility for an outcome (not just a set of
Changing Jobs Switching careers Do you dream about switching to a career that's drastically different from your current job? It's rare for people to make the leap. The costs of switching may seem too high, and the
Strategy Disruption starts with unhappy customers Most companies think that 'Technology X' or 'Startup Y' is disrupting their business, but there's a flaw in this thinking. It is customers who are driving the disruption. Companies routinely miss that customers
