Leadership

Discover insightful commentary on leadership challenging conventional wisdom, inspiring innovation, and empowering you to lead with vision and confidence so you may unleash your potential and drive transformative change

Why Talented Employees Abandon the Rot of Trash Leadership

Talented employees flee trash bosses who micromanage, dismiss expertise, and thrive on arrogance. Worse, these incompetent leaders persist, shielded by sycophancy and silence, poisoning innovation and trust. Allowing such leadership is not neglect, but organizational self-destruction.

The Brutal Truth: Purging Your Team Proves You Are Not Fit to Lead

Insecure leaders often make the mistake of removing team members who question their authority, mistaking fear for loyalty. This approach not only weakens the team but reveals a fundamental flaw in their leadership. True leaders empower and inspire, creating strength through diversity and trust.

Why Some Leaders Soar While Others Crash

Leadership is the critical force drawing the line between triumph and disaster. While flawless execution is essential, it is the prowess of an effective leader enabling teams to surmount insurmountable obstacles, and steer their proverbial ships towards rare and extraordinary successes.

Beyond the Grid: Death-by-Spreadsheets

I appreciate the utility of a well-crafted spreadsheet as much as anyone, provided it delivers real value. However, the reality is not all spreadsheets are equal. Many corporate-mandated spreadsheets are merely disguises for poor management practices. Let me elaborate...