Nilofer Merchant (who I think is a smart and savvy systems thinker) wrote a piece for HBR recently titled When Ted Lost Control of Its Crowd. It’s a good synopsis of how Ted diluted it’s brand by creating licensed TedX
Judging Creates Massive Energy Leaks Summary Insight: Judging others wastes energy. Quietly spotting and appreciating strengths helps to build trust, alignment, and results. It’s a leadership multiplier. Key Takeaways: “Shoulding” others creates resistance and saps team energy. Quiet appreciation unlocks
Voila! Instant Strategic Insight Summary Insight: Most strategy fails by missing the obvious: future demand. Ask one question, cut through the noise, and steer with clarity—before the market makes the decision for you. Key Takeaways: Demand is the single most
Summary Insight: Stuck? Stop grinding. Start aligning. When your goal is true, your zone is clear, and your ego gets out of the way, momentum returns fast. Key Takeaways: Certainty: If you’re chasing the wrong goal, no amount of hustle
Over a decade ago, Jim Collins wrote a brilliant article Turning Goals into Results: The Power of Catalytic Mechanisms that is a must read for every CEO. It ties directly into one of the core tenets of Organizational Physics —
Yahoo is in the news this week because the board just hired Marissa Mayer away from Google to be its new CEO. Mayer, who by all reports is highly intelligent and creative, excels as a product visionary. Yet not surprisingly,
Cadence Matters Summary Insight: Your business breathes in two rhythms: fission to drive, fusion to align. Master the cycle or watch your team implode—or burn out. Key Takeaways: Fission = Producing + Innovating; Fusion = Stabilizing + Unifying. The right
Venture capitalist and renowned blogger John Greathouse reviewed my new book Organizational Physics – The Science of Growing a Business on Forbes. Lex’s new book, Organizational Physics, is compelling, as it applies the fundamental laws of physics to the world
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