I’ve been collecting questions in Moleskine notebooks for years. They fill the margins of my journals and populate random notes on my phone. Why? Because I’ve learned that the right question can unlock more value than a hundred answers.
Tag Archives: Strategy
The Speed of the Leader is the Speed of the Team
We’ve all been there, trying to push a project forward and everything slows to a crawl. People stop following up, unanswered messages and emails pile up, deadlines are missed, and everyone seems stuck in reactive mode. It’s the opposite of progress.
How to Make Better Decisions: Lessons from Think Twice
Making better decisions is both an art and a science. In our fast-paced world, we often rely on gut instincts, but these snap judgments can lead to missed opportunities or unforeseen consequences. Drawing on insights from the book Think Twice by Michael J. Mauboussin, here are seven strategies to help you approach decision-making with greater clarity and confidence.
Don’t Obsess Over Competitors, Obsess Over Customers
Almost every business that is started copies the businesses it competes with. Everyone copies each other. It’s how it goes. They compete on business models and best practices. But, it doesn’t have to be this way.
How to Develop Situational Awareness And Sharpen Your Strategic Thinking
Most business leaders operate with a very limited view of what’s happening in the world beyond what they know, much less how it impacts their business. It’s one of the reasons why most businesses react to change rather than exploit it. What I’m talking about is having situational awareness and good business acumen.
Bet On Inevitable Trends
Whether you’re doing more of the same, innovating incrementally or radically, there are no safe bets when it comes to entrepreneurship. It’s easy to follow along and just do what others are doing because you don’t want to stay behind. But remember one thing: Innovators are the early adapters.
The Death Ground Strategy: Create A Sense of Urgency
Happy New Year! I want to set the tone for the 2024 first post this year: Acting with a sense of urgency.
There is no better way to do that than fighting with your back against the wall. This is called the death-ground strategy. Though initially a military tactic, this ancient strategy holds profound implications for personal and professional growth. The Death-Ground Strategy is based on placing oneself in a ‘do or die’ situation, where failure is not an option. In such scenarios, people often find untapped reservoirs of courage, determination, and focus.