The Wrong Leadership Question

The Wrong Leadership Question

It is the most overused question in the history of business. I remember first hearing it over two decades ago during the recession of 2001, and at the time I knew there was something I didn’t like about it. That sentiment has only grown stronger with each passing CEO...

Leadership Sunshine and Shadows

There’s been a lot written about “strength-based” development approaches in recent years. You’re better off building on your natural strengths and talents, research suggests, than trying to improve your weaknesses. The usefulness of the strength-based approach...
Getting Beyond Pros & Cons

Getting Beyond Pros & Cons

In my last post I talked about the importance of risk-taking to career and organizational success. This post extends that idea by offering five specific criteria for evaluating whether a risk is right or wrong for you. When considering a risky move, most people resort...