Tag: management
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Play 49: How Leaders Separate Signal from Noise
The best leaders don’t have more information—they know which information matters. Learn how to filter noise, recognize patterns, and make better decisions in a world of constant distraction.
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Book 48: “Practical Intelligence in Everyday Life” by Robert J. Sternberg and Elena L. Grigorenko
Many leaders have impressive knowledge but struggle to turn it into results. Drawing on Practical Intelligence by Robert J. Sternberg and Elena L. Grigorenko, this article explores why practical intelligence—the ability to apply knowledge wisely in real situations—is becoming one of the most valuable leadership capabilities in the age of AI.
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Play 48: Practical Intelligence — An Overlooked Key to Success
Practical intelligence is the overlooked skill that separates knowledge from results. It enables leaders to adapt, understand people, solve real-world problems, and turn good ideas into meaningful action. Discover why practical intelligence may be the most valuable form of intelligence for leadership.
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Book 46: “Managing with Power” by Jeffrey Pfeffer
Power is often treated as a taboo in leadership discussions, yet Jeffrey Pfeffer argues it is essential to understanding how organizations really work. This article explores why competence alone is not enough and how ethical influence helps leaders achieve meaningful results.
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Play 46: What Many Young Professionals Get Wrong About Power in Organizations
Young professionals often assume power works as it should: fair, rational, and merit-based. In reality, power in organizations is human, messy, relational, and built through trust, access, reliability, alliances, and the ability to get things done without damaging people or the system.
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Play 45: Leadership and Power
Power is neither good nor bad—it is a tool. The real question is how leaders use it. In this play, I explore the difference between borrowed and earned power, why trust matters more than authority, and how great leaders use power to build people rather than dependence.
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Book 44: “Tao Te Ching” by Laozi
What can a 2,500-year-old Chinese text teach modern leaders? In this reflection on Laozi’s Tao Te Ching, discover why humility, simplicity, balance, and the art of leading without force may be more relevant today than ever.
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Book 43: “Pacing for Growth” by Alison Eyring
In Pacing for Growth, Alison Eyring argues that sustainable success depends not on how fast an organization grows, but on whether its capabilities can keep pace with its ambitions. A valuable lesson for every leader navigating growth and change.