Stop Surrounding Yourself with Cheerleaders
There’s a version of an inner circle that feels wonderful and does nothing: everyone in it thinks you’re right. It feels like loyalty. It works…
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Your Transformation Plan Was Fine. Your Leaders Weren’t.
McKinsey has been studying why transformation efforts fail for decades. The number hasn’t moved much: roughly 70% of them stall, collapse, or quietly get absorbed…
The People Who Don’t Work for You Matter Most
There’s a moment most CEOs hit at least once a quarter. A decision that’s yours alone. You bring it to your leadership team — and…
Job Hugging: When Stability Is Actually Rot
Your retention numbers look great. Your senior team hasn’t turned over in two years. Your #2 and #3 show up every day, clear the work,…
Your C-Suite Should Be Your First Inner Circle
You hired them because they’re exceptional at what they do. Marketing. Finance. Operations. Legal. But here’s the problem: being great at their function doesn’t mean…
It’s Lonely at the Top — And It’s Killing You
Heather Stone was running an outdoor products company when the pandemic hit. Resorts shuttered. Campgrounds closed. Supply chains vanished. What kept her afloat wasn’t a…
Women in Leadership – A Life of Climb
Like many founders, Erickson initially built the company through grit and personal determination. In the early years, success depended on her willingness to do whatever…
This week, oil crossed $100 a barrel. The national economy lost 92,000 jobs.
This week, oil crossed $100 a barrel. The national economy lost 92,000 jobs. Somewhere in Delaware this morning, a CEO is going to sit down…
The Decision You Didn’t Make Is Costing You More Than the One You Got Wrong
Every CEO has a story about a bad decision. A hire that didn’t work out. A market bet that missed. A partnership that went sideways.…