The Most Important Question You’re Probably Not Asking
It s almost a certainty that your team members have opinions of your decisions and leadership However they are unlikely to share those opinions freely unless given a window of opportunity
How To Rise To The Moment
No one aspires to cowardice yet many still choose it every day They fail to speak up because they re afraid of being wrong They take the easier more comfortable path instead of the one that could lead to immense return on their effort Here 8217 s how to fix it
How To Give Effective Feedback About Creative Work
Poor imprecise feedback can cause more problems than no feedback at all Learn to give feedback that actually works
Focus On Climate, Not The Weather
While it 8217 s certainly important to address conflicts and work to resolve them in a healthy way it 8217 s equally important to focus on the overall culture of your team and how it is trending
Good Decisions With Bad Outcomes
It 8217 s faulty thinking to evaluate past decisions based upon your present understanding And doing so can lead to worse decisions in the future
Reclaim The Profundity Of The Present
Each moment has meaning that if ignored will be lost forever Circumstances will never again combine in this unique way to form this moment right here right now
Don’t Chase Cool. Avoid The Zeitgeist Blender.
If you are feeling uninspired recognize that it could be due to feeding on the output of the Zeitgeist Blender Don t allow cultural sentiment to rob you of the joy of surprise and delight
We Are Unmoored. It’s Time To Re-Tether.
Without a central driving narrative it s easy to become unmoored and adrift I believe this is precisely what s happened to many professionals over the past few years
Festival de las Ideas
The iconic festival dedicated to ideas innovation and freedom was a true joy to experience
Why You Should Be Afraid Of Ghost (Rules)
Find Your “Sweet Spot” Of Effectiveness
Your sweet spot is discovered through active contemplation not passive reflection The broader your base of experience the more patterns you will be able to discern
How To Release Control Of Your Team
Some leaders hire bright talented creative people for their team then spend their entire day trying to turn them into little versions of themselves Don 8217 t do that
Why Your Constant Hustling Is Getting You Nowhere
Of course you need to put your full effort into whatever you re doing at any given time However be careful not to fall into the hustle trap
Why Great Leaders Aim For Influence, Not Control
Controlling behavior never leads to results beyond your own grasp However when you are able to achieve influence you multiply your efforts and reproduce your values and principles in the lives of others
How To Find Your Leadership Voice
Your team needs to be able to recognize what you value why you care about it and why it should matter to them