The Decision Doctor®
Helping Outstanding Leaders Make Pivotal Decisions That Create Unprecedented Results
The Decision Doctor®
Helping Outstanding Leaders Make Pivotal Decisions That Create Unprecedented Results
The Charisma Proxy
Sometimes a leader is so magnetic and compelling that people can get caught up in their energy, story, and mindset. Even smart, experienced leaders can make mistakes and sometimes they admit it, as the BBC reported Masayoshi Son, CEO of Softbank, did regarding the...
When Trial and Error Is Foolish
If you watch people put together a new object like an IKEA bookcase or a Lego® set, you notice how and when people use the instructions, if at all. I really dislike instructions and manuals, taking pride (too much, I admit) in the trial and error approach. Sometimes...
Why Great Leaders Look for What Isn’t Obvious
At this time of year, many are considering, and re-considering past decisions. As often as we may refer to scorecards and key indicators, they don’t tell us everything and what they don’t tell us is as important as what they do. Great leaders are continuously looking...
The Psychology of Self-Reflection
The tradition of creating goals at this time of year is widespread and often they come with statements of resolve. This week, literally millions of articles about resolutions will be published. What we know from studying how people are able to make, and sustain...
How Succession Anxiety Fuels Crisis
The transition from one chief executive officer to another is a high-stakes situation. In the most difficult situations, the outgoing CEO leaves a trail of damaged relationships, financial statements that are suspect, and a sense of relief that they are, at last,...
The
Merger
Mindset
The Merger Mindset illuminates how psychology gets down to business, why it matters, and why it should matter to you.
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