


Why You Should Hire People With Enough Confidence To Be Open To Input
As Stanford Business School ex-dean Robert Joss put it, “Only 20 percent of leaders have the confidence to be open to input.” In many ways, this is not a new idea: “It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks one already knows.” – Epictetus “He who knows...
Why Those Working Remotely Are Heading For The Tragedy Of The Commons
There is no doubt that remote or virtual work is more efficient for white collar workers. And it may be more effective in some cases. But the tragedy of the commons may be coming into play with organizations that encourage individual remote or virtual work giving up...
How To Keep Your Organization From Becoming A Soap Opera
Let’s start by acknowledging that soap operas are wonderful – for some people, some of the time. The adventures and mis-adventures of family and friends in domestic situations provide valued entertainment and insights. The trouble arises when things that are not soap...
Why You Should Take A Differentially Good Approach To Business Development
Drucker told us that “the purpose of business is to create a customer.” All customers are equal, but some customers are more equal than others. This is why you should invest at different levels with different prospects and customers. In brief, invest more in good...