The Samsung Note 7 launched with much fanfare this summer; tech websites loved it and it was a recommended buy. All was good. Oh, and then it started exploding. As did my … [Read more...]
Every Boss Is Accountable. Spain’s World Cup Coach Just Learned That the Hard Way by Getting Fired
In a stunning move, coach Julen Lopetegui was fired by Spain's soccer federation. A lesson on managing up lies within
With respect to PT Barnum and the Super Bowl, the World Cup is the greatest show on earth--and a sideshow worthy of a circus just erupted a day before the … [Read more...]
Your Star Employee Just Quit. Time to Conduct These 4 Unexpected Interviews
You know the obvious steps when a great employee quits. These aren't those
Employees never cease to surprise us--in many wonderful ways. But sometimes the surprise stings, especially when they leave the company at a time you thought they were happy. … [Read more...]
Virginia’s Redeeming NCAA Championship Win Was Fueled By This 1 Brilliant Sentence From Coach Tony Bennett
From ruin to redemption: a lesson for the ages in overcoming heartbreaks and setbacks
In retrospect, it's the only way it could have--should have--ended. Last night the Virginia Cavaliers beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders in overtime for the NCAA College … [Read more...]
The Rumored Reason Magic Johnson Abruptly Quit Just Surfaced. It’s a Prime Example of a Toxic Culture
The Los Angeles Lakers icon stated one reason for his departure as team president--but more details are coming out
Earlier this month, Los Angeles Lakers basketball icon Magic Johnson abruptly quit his job as president of basketball operations for his beloved … [Read more...]
Magic Johnson Called ‘Fear Monger’ by Staffers as the Tale of the Lakers Organization Gets More Toxic
An ESPN report cites current and former team staffers describing a dysfunctional organization under Magic.
As more layers to the onion that is the Los Angeles Lakers organization are peeled back, there are even more reasons to tear up (out of sadness, and not a joyful sadness). … [Read more...]
Empathy is the Key to Emotional Intelligence– And Here’s the Key to Empathy
Emotional intelligence is a red-hot skill to build, and this one form is like rocket fuel for your leadership prowess
There are plenty of ways to lead from the heart and showcase your emotional intelligence (or not–I’m eyeballing you, Capitol Hill). There are just as many excuses for not … [Read more...]
8 Teachable Moments to Help You Develop Your Employees
The signals are all around us if you know how to spot them--teachable moments that will greatly accelerate your people's development.
Our greatest responsibility as a leader is to help others become better versions of themselves (our second greatest is to appoint someone to run the March Madness … [Read more...]
This 1 Surprising Question Rapidly Grew Jeff Bezos’ Business (It Can For You Too)
Jeff Bezos didn't get to where he is today by asking dumb questions. His insightful twist on a standard inquiry will open up your mind--and customer's wallets.
Jeff Bezos didn’t get to be the richest man in the world recently–for six hours, when Amazon stock took an uptick–by being a dummy. (In case you were wondering, I held … [Read more...]
This 2-Year Google Study Says Your Team Will Be Successful if They Can Answer Yes to These 5 Questions
A Google team studied 180 teams and identified telltale signs of a world-class unit
Looking back on my corporate career, there are teams I was on that stood out. I felt like I was part of something special, achieving something that could only be achieved by a … [Read more...]
