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    • Antifragile: How Building an Idea Muscle Can Save Your Company

      Antifragile: How Building an Idea Muscle Can Save Your Company

      September 5, 2023

      Antifragile, Being CEO, Bookshelf, Culture, Leadership, Life Lessons, Management, Tribe Vibes

      The problem is this: you’re NOT in a state of panic most of the time. States of panic are special and have to be revered.

    • The One Book I plan to Re-Read This Summer and 19 Other Books I Love

      The One Book I plan to Re-Read This Summer and 19 Other Books I Love

      August 4, 2023

      Being CEO, Bookshelf, Habits, Leadership, Life Lessons, Mental Models

      One of my favorite things to do in the country is read a new book with the birds chirping in the background or the soundtrack of crickets. 

    • The Secret to Happiness as CEO

      The Secret to Happiness as CEO

      March 19, 2023

      Being CEO, Coaching, Crisis, Leadership

      Learn why happiness is a problem.

    • First Principles, Part #5: It’s Good to Know Where You’re Going

      First Principles, Part #5: It’s Good to Know Where You’re Going

      February 20, 2023

      Being CEO, First Principles by Mike Mckee, Founding, Leadership, Management

      As a CEO, know where you’re going and, and how you’re going to get there.

    • The Journey that Changed Me and the Habits that Sustain Me

      The Journey that Changed Me and the Habits that Sustain Me

      January 30, 2023

      Being CEO, Bookshelf, Habits, Leadership, Life Lessons, Management

      The road to mastery as a leader is like climbing a mountain. Each inch towards the top gets more challenging, but each new milestone is a breakthrough in your growth. 

    • The ONE Thing That Made The James Webb Telescope Successful

      The ONE Thing That Made The James Webb Telescope Successful

      January 28, 2023

      Crisis, Leadership, Management, Product

      We don’t always know where or when our leadership will be pivotal. So, the modern leader must be open to new opportunities.

    • How I Found Freedom in 2022

      How I Found Freedom in 2022

      January 21, 2023

      Being CEO, Bookshelf, Coaching, Crisis, Leadership, Life Lessons, Management

      The CEO Journey is not a straight line.  It’s like a series of concentric circles in a field.  As we reach each new outer circle, we change.

    • Like an Aspen Grove, Successful Teams Establish Strong Roots

      Like an Aspen Grove, Successful Teams Establish Strong Roots

      December 18, 2022

      Culture, Leadership, Tribe Vibes

      Companies are not just a forest of strong individuals.

    • The Layer Cake: 3 Secret Ingredients for Leadership

      The Layer Cake: 3 Secret Ingredients for Leadership

      October 23, 2022

      Being CEO, Coaching, Culture, Leadership, Management

      The best teams are built on trust, conflict, and commitment in that order.

    • Why How Smart You Are Has Nothing To Do With How Successful You’ll Be As a CEO

      Why How Smart You Are Has Nothing To Do With How Successful You’ll Be As a CEO

      September 26, 2022

      Being CEO, Bookshelf, Diversity, Inclusion, Leadership, Life Lessons, Management, Mental Models, Tribe Vibes

      The journey as CEO is a long one.   You won’t be able to rely purely on your god-given raw intelligence for the whole trip.

    • Working With John: My CEO User Manual and Why You Need One

      Working With John: My CEO User Manual and Why You Need One

      July 24, 2022

      Being CEO, Culture, Leadership, Management, Tribe Vibes

      I am here to help you achieve your goals. I am your servant.

    • Shokunin: The Secret to Mastery as a CEO

      Shokunin: The Secret to Mastery as a CEO

      July 12, 2022

      Being CEO, Documentaries, Leadership

      Being CEO is more about your habits than your actions. 

    • Lateral Thinking: The Best Tool for Solving Impossible Problems

      Lateral Thinking: The Best Tool for Solving Impossible Problems

      April 16, 2022

      Bookshelf, Coaching, Decisions, Leadership, Life Lessons, Management, Mental Models

      There is no way to escape impossible problems on the entrepreneurial journey. Often, the solution lies in Lateral Thinking, changing our perception of the problem.

    • First Principles, Part 4: Caring Counts

      First Principles, Part 4: Caring Counts

      February 15, 2022

      Being CEO, Culture, Decisions, First Principles by Mike Mckee, Leadership, Management

      People don’t care what you know until they know that you care.

    • The Gift of Fear

      The Gift of Fear

      September 19, 2021

      Being CEO, Bookshelf, Coaching, Leadership, Life Lessons, Mental Models, Podcast, Tribe Vibes

      Today, we CEOs experience fear and think it is a natural emotion...

    • Tribe Vibes: The Lily Pad Theory

      Tribe Vibes: The Lily Pad Theory

      September 4, 2021

      Being CEO, Bookshelf, communications, Featured, Leadership, Management, Mental Models, Tribe Vibes

      Communication is at the root of all business strengths—and weaknesses.

    • The Myth of Work-Life Balance

      The Myth of Work-Life Balance

      April 23, 2021

      Being CEO, Bookshelf, Coaching, Leadership, Life Lessons

      Energy, not time, is the fundamental currency of high performance.

    • The Last Dance: What Leaders Can Learn From Michael Jordan

      The Last Dance: What Leaders Can Learn From Michael Jordan

      March 29, 2021

      Being CEO, Documentaries, Leadership, Life Lessons

      The best way to understand leadership is to watch it happen.

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