A good decision resolves an issue or responds effectively to an event. A good decision considers those who must implement it. A good decision anticipates negative consequences and aims for a preponderance of benefits. A good decision does not require that everyone be happy with the result or agree with the decision-maker. A good decision [...]
Dog Day Afternoon is probably the best single film on negotiating that you can watch. Millions have seen a very young Al Pacino and Charles Durning turn in virtuoso performances as captor and cop in this classic film. Based on the true story of a bank robbery that turned into a hostage situation, the film [...]
We can learn a great deal from organizations whose strong and adaptive ownership cultures give them a powerful competitive edge. Here are our top 10 lessons. 1. Leadership is critical in codifying and maintaining an organizational purpose, values, and vision. Leaders must set the example by living the elements of culture: values, behaviors, measures, and [...]
Pitch In and Assist Others We each have our own job to do, but there may be moments when we can take the time to help others who are very busy or in need of our support in any way. Look for opportunities to lend a hand. Maybe you have a special talent or skill [...]
Not all problems are open to a quick fix. Sometimes waiting is your best action. Waiting doesn’t have to be passive, though. Donald Sull on recent Harvard Business Review describes ways to think about waiting as strategy, especially in volatile markets. He puts particular importance on keeping one’s options open. Sull tells leaders to “avoid [...]
How do some firms produce a pipeline of consistently excellent managers? Instead of concentrating merely on strengthening the skills of individuals, these companies focus on building a broad organizational leadership capability. It’s what Ulrich and Smallwood — cofounders of the RBL Group, a leadership development consultancy — call a leadership brand. Organizations with leadership brands [...]
Popular lore tells us that genius is born, not made. Scientific research, on the other hand, reveals that true expertise is mainly the product of years of intense practice and dedicated coaching. Ordinary practice is not enough: To reach elite levels of performance, you need to constantly push yourself beyond your abilities and comfort level. [...]