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Real Superheroes Don’t Make Elevator Pitches
Discover how to avoid the trap of zombie decks and zombie talks
Silicon Valley Bank’s Challenge: Rebuilding Trust with Authentic Leadership
Read how a LinkedIn post challenging Silicon Valley’s erosion of public trust in business leadership went viral with over 206,008 views in just one week. The article discusses the exposure of questionable ethics, exaggerated claims, and potentially illegal practices by startups like Frank, Slync, and Rumby. It argues that such behavior was overlooked in the past, but the funding downturn and a changing economic climate has forced everyone to reevaluate their values. The author encourages leaders to adopt Human Readiness Level (HRL) – a standard that focuses on transparency, honesty, and trustworthiness – to move projects forward with momentum. By being honest and presenting a clear picture, leaders can restore public trust and bring their best game to the table.
When Speed Matters, Do This
We don’t have the luxury of time. Unfortunately, most of us haven’t learned how to be great leaders when we’re in red alert mode. What are the must-do’s to address the impact of a big, unforeseen event?
AI: Your Competitive Edge or Downfall
Has all of the hoopla about Chat GPT got you wondering, “Should I finally bring AI to work?”
Or, Is Artificial Intelligence in a hype cycle?
How do you decide?
AI has been like the boy who cried wolf. We kept hearing it was about to take over the world, but we couldn’t figure out exactly what to do with it.
I’m convinced that after years of false starts, it’s time for all of us (not only data scientists) to take artificial intelligence very seriously and to take bold action.
It’s time to bring AI to work & three paths to help teams get started.
How To Get People To Care
What would it look like for people you work with to be so all-in during the coming year, that they exceeded your wildest expectations? I revisited...
In 2023, I’m crystal clear about the “Who” I’ll surround myself with
The problem with January is that we’re full of great expectations, but risk falling short if we get off to a bad start. As individuals, we surround...
It’s Time to Replace Consensus with Commitment
I’m convinced that we have to stop leading strategy the traditional way. Focus on commitment - not consensus. Angela is one of the best leaders I...
Should We Have Back To The Office Mandates?
It’s a tough call: Should we impose a mandate to bring our teams back to working in person or is there a better way? It’s been months since the...
Why Now? Why Us? A Radically Rational Guide for a Winning Business Strategy
One of the most overlooked questions in strategy Most corporate strategies, if they are developed well (and from our experience that’s a big IF),...
If I can work from anywhere now, why would I work here with you?
We Need a “Next” Mindset About Work If I can work from anywhere now, why would I work here with you? It was the first time I’d considered a question...
How to Win at Innovation
Three weeks ago, I read a very honest—and heartbreaking—post from a woman in London whose inspiring early-stage company was calling it quits. About...
Is Innovation Dead On Arrival?
How to Gather Strong Support for Your Innovation Goals In this month’s residency in Barcelona, we did a poll on why innovation doesn’t reach its...
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