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    • 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. 

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Greenlights and 5 Books I loved in 2021

      Greenlights and 5 Books I loved in 2021

      February 6, 2022

      Being CEO, Bookshelf, Mental Models

      McConaughey's Greenlights and our annual list of favorite books

    • 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 Proven Method for Making Irreversible Decisions

      The Proven Method for Making Irreversible Decisions

      March 27, 2021

      Being CEO, Decisions, Leadership, Mental Models

      Making good decisions is a secret weapon at Amazon. It can become your superpower as well.

    • Why We Sleep and My 2020 Summer Reading

      Why We Sleep and My 2020 Summer Reading

      November 11, 2020

      Being CEO, Bookshelf, Crisis, Leadership, Life Lessons, Management, Mental Models

      Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day.

    • Mental Models: 5 Books That Will Help You Think like Charlie Munger

      Mental Models: 5 Books That Will Help You Think like Charlie Munger

      July 12, 2020

      Being CEO, Featured, Leadership, Life Lessons, Management, Mental Models

      As CEOs, if we train our minds to see the bigger picture, or consider all sides of the problem before making a decision, we can become better leaders. By using knowledge and insights from many disciplines, we have a chance.

    • #CEO Podcast: 7 Books Every Startup CEO Should Read (with David Cancel)

      #CEO Podcast: 7 Books Every Startup CEO Should Read (with David Cancel)

      July 11, 2020

      Being CEO, Bookshelf, Founding, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Mental Models, Podcast

      Are you a know-it-all or a learn-it-all? If you chose the latter, you’ll appreciate the top 5 marketing books David Cancel — Founder and CEO of Drift — can’t stop rereading.

    • What Fixing my Dishwasher Reminded Me about Entrepreneurship

      What Fixing my Dishwasher Reminded Me about Entrepreneurship

      May 31, 2020

      Being CEO, Founding, Mental Models, Uncategorized

      If you are looking to break into a new industry and lack domain expertise, don’t despair.  

    • 5 Reasons Why CEOs Make Bad Decisions and How to Avoid Them

      5 Reasons Why CEOs Make Bad Decisions and How to Avoid Them

      February 23, 2020

      Being CEO, Bookshelf, Leadership, Management, Mental Models

      It’s time to fire my gut.As a CEO, I have a bias for action and often make decisions with my gut.

    • 8 Books I Couldn’t Put Down in 2019

      8 Books I Couldn’t Put Down in 2019

      February 17, 2020

      Bookshelf, Life Lessons, Management, Mental Models, Women

      Its like weightlifting for the brain. Last year, I decided to focus on leaders. 

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