Fear of failure is one of the biggest enemies of innovation; really of any type of progress or transformation. Leaders who aspire to have an organization that can transform itself and evolve have to create an environment, a culture, where it’s safe to fail.
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Studying Your Competitors is Overrated. Studying Your Customers is Underrated
I don’t know that there’s a research report that shows how rampant competition focused mindset is vs a customer focused one. But, you instinctively know this if you spend anytime in the world of business. And you’re probably more focused on studying your competitors than you are your customers.
You Have The Power To Shape The Future
Most successful people begin with two beliefs: the future can be better than the present, and I have the power to make it so.
The Hardest Pill To Swallow For Leaders: It’s All On You
Leadership is lonely. It’s not for everyone. Most people want that leadership position because of the added benefits of authority, bigger salary and recognition. Let me tell that you have no business leading if you’re want to be a leader for these reasons. Why? Because leadership isn’t about you, it’s about others.
Turn Shit Into Sugar: The People Every Leader Wants On Their Team
Who are you going to call when shit hits the fan? Most of the time it’s yourself. You run towards danger with the intent of getting things under control. But putting out fires isn’t a leaders real job, nor should he / she spend her time doing so all the time. You need people who can help and not be so reliant on you.
Don’t Tame Your Inner Critic, Embrace It!
Who are your enemies? Do they have names? How often do they show up in your life? External and internal, we all have enemies; the worst are internal. My three biggest enemies are my inner critic, self confidence and temperament.
How Van Moof Reduced Shipping Damages By Changing Its Packing Design
Many people fear that artificial intelligence will replace them and take their jobs. AI has limits that are yet to be overcome, I believe it will happen in phases for jobs that are very repetitive. One skill that artificial intelligence will have a hard time replicating is creative problem solving because creativity is a non-routine activity.