There Is Always 2 Percent Truth in Everything

A while ago an executive coach and friend of mine shared some invaluable insight with me (dare I say she gave me “feedback”?). It goes like this:

(1) When someone gives you feedback — it is just someone’s opinion. It is not…

Do You Have a Fax Machine Department?

The other day I was speaking to a senior leader at a global Fortune 1000 company, who told me about the progress they are making in their “digital department.” At first, I thought he referred to their successes inside their wider organization with regards to their…

Your Secret Weapon When Presenting

I do a fair amount of public speaking. I think I am pretty decent at it — a skill I have spent years (if not decades) developing, honing and refining. Every once in a while I get asked by someone what my best tips & tricks are for delivering an engaging and compelling…

Some Solid 2,000 Year Old Advice

Seneca the Younger said more than 2,000 years ago: “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

I have kept coming back to this statement throughout my career — in my eyes; it is one of the most profound insights on how to be…

Learn Something Random

How many folks do you know who are somewhat of a polymath? Also, how much more insightful (and fun) do they tend to be?

Most of the most brilliant people in my world have a very diverse background and interests. Their ability to look at a problem or opportunity…

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TYBT

A long while ago a friend gave me some solid life advice: TYBT — To Yourself Be True. At the time the advice was given in the context of a relationship which went sideways (which I couldn’t see).

Getting The Most Out of Your Board

Many startups, even before they receive their first round of funding, have some sort of board — may it be a proper board of directors or an advisory board. Moreover, latest when you receive institutional financing you will find yourself with a board.

It Is Really Not That Complicated

I’ve been doing a bunch of research for an updated talk on the “organization of the future” lately. One thing which stands out to me is how many people/organizations claim that they either have the magic potion to solve all your issues and/or present rather complex…