Tackle Difficult Conversations
We've all faced difficult conversations in our lives. The best leaders find effective ways to deal…
Clear Expectations Help People Meet Your Standards
How skilled are you at setting clear expectations and graciously getting people to meet your high…
Stress Performance Curve - How Stress Makes High Performers Better
Although it sounds counter-intuitive, high performing CEOs and managers actually need stress to be…
Day 1 Amazon Thinking
The essence of Day 1 Amazon Thinking - described in Bezos’ 2017 shareholder letter - is how the…
Work Your Best Laid Quarterly Plan
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I’ll spend the first four sharpening the axe.” -…
Bourdain & Spade - Two Tragedies in One Week
Wow, last week was a rough week. I was in Dubai when I heard the shocking news - twice. It is…