


How Nested Leadership Fuels Competitive Agility
In organizations with more straightforward nested leadership, things flow down through hierarchical levels with as little change as possible, much like how smaller and smaller Russian dolls are nested within each other. The key to more competitive agility is...
When To Hit The Reset Button In A New Job
Hit the reset button when facing a major, enduring change. Things change. The more aware of changes you are, the better. But being aware and reacting are different. If the change is: Minor and temporary, don’t react. Keep doing what you’ve been doing. Minor and...
Be A Stress Reliever Not A Stress Giver Or Stress Taker
At any point in time, there’s an optimal level of stress. Those not involved in something have no stress about it. Those overly involved may have unproductive and unhealthy levels of stress. And while an individual’s stress level is largely based on their reaction to...
The Cultural Fit Due Diligence Lesson From The Washington Post’s Failed Hire Of Robert Winnett
As CNN reported, “It is with regret that I share with you that Robert Winnett has withdrawn from the position of Editor at The Washington Post,” Will Lewis, The Post’s embattled publisher and chief executive, told staff in a Friday morning memo. Lewis and Jeff Bezos...