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Reduce Team Drag
Think long term when solving short-term problems. Create continuity with team check-ins.
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Leading Your Organization Through “Wartime”
In times of crisis, effective leaders like Satya Nadella, Mary Barra, and Howard Schultz swiftly abandon outdated strategies and make tough decisions, as outlined by investor Ben Horowitz, who emphasizes the need for adaptability and decisive action in “wartime” business scenarios.
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Accounting for Management Debt
Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz warns that neglecting tough decisions, akin to ignoring a small leak, leads to “management debt” that compounds organizational issues, resulting in dissatisfied employees and ineffective teams, while effective leaders confront problems directly to prevent long-term dysfunction.
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What to Do When You’ve Been Disrespectful
In this video lesson, executive coach Kim Scott outlines a six-step strategy for responding to professional missteps—focusing on awareness, acknowledgment, acceptance, amends, and behavior change—before offering an apology to effectively restore trust without rushing.
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From Career Ladder to Career Lattice
Neil Irwin advocates for viewing career development as a “career lattice” rather than a ladder, emphasizing that growth involves lateral and downward moves, and encourages professionals to embrace new opportunities and reassess their roles every few years.
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Become an All-Star Player by Leveraging Data
In a video lesson, Neil Irwin emphasizes that while data is the 21st century’s currency, mastering its interpretation and application can enhance both individual and organizational success, urging professionals to leverage data wisely for career development.
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Attack Every Challenge
NBA champion Shane Battier embodies Carol Dweck’s growth mindset theory, believing that talent is merely a starting point, and emphasizes that dedication and hard work foster resilience and passion for learning, as he overcame physical limitations throughout his career.
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Be A Team Player
Former NBA player Shane Battier, dubbed “the no stat all-star,” emphasizes that being a valuable team player, rather than focusing solely on statistics, is essential for team success and can lead to recognition and significant rewards.
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Adopt the Foundation Habits
Habit expert Gretchen Rubin emphasizes that forming new habits can be easier by making foundational lifestyle choices—such as healthy eating, adequate sleep, regular exercise, and decluttering—that enhance self-command and create optimal conditions for habit formation.
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Empower Your Team Members to Speak Up
NASA exemplifies innovation under pressure through “situationally appropriate leadership,” where diverse, empowered individuals on the frontlines lead problem-solving efforts, fostering adaptability and efficiency while enhancing talent retention and collaboration.
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Push Past the “Shoulds”
Organization expert Carson Tate encourages questioning the importance of our “shoulds” using the POWER Method, which helps evaluate their purpose, opportunity, expectations, and truth, ultimately empowering us to prioritize effectively and confidently say “no” when necessary.
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Create a Culture of 100% Accountability
Real accountability, as emphasized by CEO Brent Gleeson, involves individuals taking full responsibility for project outcomes, fostering a culture of trust and resilience, and requires leaders to model this behavior by owning mistakes and prioritizing ethical values in peer reviews.
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Understand What It Means to “Wear the Jacket”
Leaders admired for their “it” factor, characterized by charisma and confidence, embody executive presence, which Bill McDermott calls “wearing the jacket,” emphasizing the importance of body language and accountability in leadership.
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Use Pre-Suasion Tactics in an Honest Way
Robert Cialdini emphasizes the ethical use of persuasion and pre-suasion, warning that irresponsible practices can lead to high turnover and a culture of dishonesty, while encouraging businesses to prioritize customer interests and the genuine value of their offerings.
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Develop Self-Motivation in Your Direct Reports
Marines exemplify that self-starters, driven by an internal locus of control, can be cultivated through opportunities for decision-making, as anyone can learn self-motivation and accountability, enhancing team effectiveness.
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The Last Man Standing Mindset
Former CIA operative Andrew Bustamante shares how the “win or die trying” mindset can enhance leadership by fostering accountability, minimizing distractions, and promoting excellence in business through strategic decision-making and support for high performers.