#CEO Podcast: Why All Great Leaders Find Time for Solitude (with John Belizaire)
In this episode, join me as I explain how (and why) you should make solitude a core-component in your leadership strategy. Learn why effective leadership depends on solitude.
How to be an Antiracist CEO
The death of George Floyd and its aftermath is a stark reminder of a virus, deadlier than COVID, that has been here for 400 years.
How to be a Wartime CEO
Coronavirus is a new opportunity to rise as a CEO.
Easy is Boring: My 2020 Mantra
Keeping teams motivated is really hard. But, if you are only focused on what amazing thing you can personally do, you are missing the point.
Tribe Vibes: Who is In Charge of What?
I have noticed a pattern in the 20 years I have been an entrepreneur, advisor, and CEO. Every time there is something wrong with a company, there is a recurring problem. Either someone is not doing their job, or they
Tribe Vibes: The Secret to Avoiding Micromanagement
Micromanagement is a killer. All founders have trouble getting out of the weeds. When the company is just a hand full of people, we are involved in everything. We choose the logo and initial tag lines. We choose the office
Antifragile: Building A Company That Goes Beyond Resilience
Slipping on a banana and breaking your hip is fragile. Getting hit by a truck then getting up to walk to your hair appointment is resilient. But, getting one of your arms cut off then growing a new one the
Should Your Startup Be Hiring Specialists or Generalists?
Managers love to reward hyper-specialization. But is it better to hire for general problem-solving abilities?
5 Jobs to Master as CEO
It happens rather quickly. Your new investors sign a shareholder’s agreement, a subscription agreement, and a corporate charter. Usually, you create a new class of (preferred) shares. You receive a notification from your bank that the wires from investors have
Tribe Vibes: How to Grow Empathy on Your Team
I believe the key to building successful teams is inviting members to connect to a common vision that is bigger than themselves. Then, getting them to trust one another. And, finally, creating a culture that allows them to do what
Empathy: What One Day of Ramadan Fasting can Teach
“…It’s both physical and spiritual. The essence is to try and feel what the poor feel without food and try to be a better person by reflecting on our actions and thoughts. Try to be nice to each other, avoid