Power Over or Power With? Summary Insight: Every time you give an order, you lose authority. Great leaders don’t give orders. They create conditions where the right actions occur. Key Takeaways: Authority is finite—use it sparingly, only in emergencies. Orders
A Little Book of f-laws is a free collection of 13 common sins of management by management consultants Ackoff, Addison, and Bibb. One f-law in particular stands out for me as something that’s all too true. It’s about the tendency
“It’s possible to rehabilitate large-scale damaged ecosystems.” – John D. Liu “Green Gold” is a film documentary about how farming cultures in Africa, Asia, and South America are reclaiming once fertile land from the desert. I’m inspired to share it
If you’re feeling like your business will never scale, quit it. Just look at the humble beginnings of some of the world’s most iconic brands below. Then remind yourself that nothing is more powerful than consistency of vision and action
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 —
