A man shopping at a garage sale spies a sign above a dog: “Talking dog. $10.” The man asks the dog, “Can you talk?” “Sure,” answers the dog.Read more
Every decision starts with a belief. That is, we base our decisions on what we know to be true—what we believe. Sometimes, however, we believe something that isn’t true. Intellectually and emotionally, beliefs and unconscious bias influence our behavior when facts and reason alone do not. Our early relationships, experiences, and events create and controlRead more
Theorists, authors, and speakers offer leadership advice to anyone who will pay attention. Some of it makes sense and helps leaders improve their performance and that of their teams. However, it perpetuates stereotypes just as much and does more harm than good. One body of work criticizes leaders whom they characterize as rigid, dogmatic Vulcans.Read more
In 1990 the most valuable labels were General Motors, Ford, Exxon, and IBM. By 2020, not one of those brands would be among the most valuable. Instead, 30 years later, Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft led the list of most powerful brands by distinguishing their goods, services, and people from the competition. They found waysRead more
A STELLAR BOARD STARTS WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE WITH THE RIGHT MINDSET In parts of Indonesia, Komodo Dragons make unwelcome and unannounced visits to villages that border their habitat. Even though the giant lizards and humans lived in harmony for generations, contention exists now. Environmentalists have imposed new policies in aRead more
