President Trump CEO, part 1: Setting Strategy Part of President Trump’s great appeal is that he’s perceived as a successful businessperson. He’s even been talked about as being a President with CEO experience. My article on the duties, responsibilities, and job...
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Focus on what you want, are good at, and is needed. Can you help?
Last week, I wrote about starting the year with a strategic plan that looks both outward and inward. And this year, behind the scenes, my strategy has had some big changes. How have you chosen your direction for this phase of your career? The best place to put your...
Punt resolutions; use strategy, instead!
It’s January, and we all know what that means: time to set New Years resolutions that we’re going to break! The main things resolutions are good for is causing the gym to get way too crowded for the first six weeks of the year. You have a tool at your...
Leading by Example: Walking Your Talk … Under a Magnifying Glass
In a leadership position, even the small stuff … isn’t. People watch your every move. Get used to it.
More than one strategy is actually… no strategy at all.
Creating a strategy My friend Carey’s business had stalled. Since I’m one of those people who loves to offer unasked-for advice (knowing the recipient will be eternally grateful), I offered some. “You need an overarching strategy,” I intoned, sagely. The unfathomable...
It’s OK to say “No” with former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss
We all like to hear a resounding “yes” in response to our questions. But sometimes, a “no” can get us what we really want...
Episode 413: It’s OK to say “NO” with Chris Voss
Today's Get-It-Done Guy episode features Chris Voss, author of the new book Never Split the Difference. Chris is the former top hostage negotiator for the FBI. Enough said. He joined me on the Get-it-Done Guy to talk about how to negotiate in unconventional ways that...
How everyone can use powerful coaching questions, with Michael Bungay Stanier
In this episode of Business Explained, I interview Michael Bungay Stanier, author of "The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More And Change The Way You Lead Forever." We discuss how to use some truly powerful coaching questions to boost your ability to help...
How would you know if you’re evil?
It's almost Halloween, which means it's time to confront our fears... The Evil Queen stood in the doorway. The terrifying thing wasn't the smoke rising from her hair, the sinister red glow emanating from her fingertips, or the half-eaten apple rolling on the ground...
The Right Conversation will Get You What You Want
If you want to change your life, how do you do it? I used to think it was hard. Then I realized that most of the opportunities in life have come through one simple activity: talking to people…about stuff. Who you talk to, and what you talk about, ends up...