Strategies
How Top Performers Respond in the Face of Growing Uncertainty
LinkedIn’s Daily Rundown this weekend discussed how, “uncertainty over the pace of U.S. economic growth has been renewed by sharply, slowing retail sales in December.” The article continues to point out that a recent increase of unemployment claims has impacted sales at restaurant, stores, and online. Add to the pot the volatility of trade tariffs, the fight…
Read MoreWhy I’m My Own Brand and Why You Should Be One Too
“In 350 words or less, please tell us why you would be a great fit for our company.” This prompt looms over nearly every internship application I’ve submitted. Though painfully daunting, this request provides a unique opportunity not just to explain my skills and qualifications, but also to reflect my unique value—my very own “Skyler…
Read MoreAmazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos is a Strategic Wolf – Here’s How You Can Be One Too
Bezos’ divorce is dominating the news. It’s a tragic situation. However, the calls for concern about Amazon’s future will fade away as the company’s leaders provide once again that they are true strategic wolves in a world of sheep. You should be a wolf too! Here’s the rest of the story… In recent days, the…
Read MoreImagine Using this Surprisingly Powerful Word More Often
Imagine that your organization has been struggling with an issue for a long, long time. Occasionally, the problem goes away; but, it inevitably reappears. People are frustrated with this reoccurring and costly issue. You return to work after celebrating the new year AND the issue is still there, waiting for you! Can’t think of a…
Read MoreWhat Every Leader Can Learn from Sears’ Pending Liquidation
Did you hear about Sears? CNBC just reported Sears could force liquidation within 24 hours. A litany of issues has inflicted pain, if not utter destruction, on the once dominate retailer. Consider the: Advent of eCommerce Powerhouse that is Amazon 2008 recession’s impact on expendable incomes Three-headed dragon of globalization, digitization, and regulation List goes…
Read MoreMusk’s Surprisingly Boring Vision May Change Your Goals Forever
In the 1830s, Charles Pearson proposed a rather ingenious, and arguably mad idea for public transportation. Some 14 years later his boring vision began to take shape as Londoners started to bore a tunnel that over time weaved its way under the streets of the city. Nine years after that, the first segment of what…
Read MoreHow Lawnmower Leadership Hurts You and Your Organization
It is quite possible that you and other leaders in your organization have inadvertently fallen into the trap of being a lawnmower leader. Not sure what I mean? Allow Me to Give a Bit of Background A few months ago, an article, written by an anonymous middle school teacher and posted online, went viral. In the…
Read MoreGiven a Choice, Would People Choose to Follow You?
Regardless of the type of work you do and who is (or isn’t) on your team, the job of being a leader starts with you. This is why you should invest time to evaluate how well you are doing at the job of leading yourself and leading others. And, of equal importance, evaluating why you…
Read MoreHow Nike’s Kaepernick Ad Might Be a Game Changer this Time
This weekend Nike unveiled their latest “Just Do It” ad campaign. The company’s well known formula of marrying the familiar tagline with high profile athletes was on display once again; however, there was a bit of a twist this time. Serena Williams, known for her dominate play on the tennis court and Odell Beckham Jr.,…
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