Growing up near the ocean I learned very quickly about the danger of currents. There were tidal currents that came daily in and out of the bay. You didn’t want to be in the water…
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The structure of mediocrity
The challenge with any kind of structure in business (or personally) is that it makes you predisposed to certain outcomes. Perhaps this is a function of culture. If your organization has a set way of…
Time doesn’t wait
Businesses can age like people. Decay can set in with a dim outlook, poor financial health, and bad decision-making. A bright vision, a plan of action, and a willingness to take chances can keep a…
Create value and build trust
One person wears costumes that change with the seasons. Another sends me recipes and yet another leaves jars of honey on doorsteps. I see sophisticated pictures of people in equally sophisticated homes. I’ve also received…
The outsiders
Bringing in an outsider to join your organization can inject a fresh perspective in your work. This could take the form of a lateral hire for a key position, a new CEO, a new board…
Identity Crisis
Creating a strategy is the act of recognizing, comprehending, and then balancing the internal and external forces at work in an organization. Lose your sense of how your firm is positioned and you may be faced…