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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.
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Pain, Joy, and Learning in 2020
As I reflect on 2020, I see a real lesson in resilience. 2020 was full of pain, joy, and learning.
Cancel All Your Meetings, Except These
It’s not about the meetings; it’s about the right meetings.
Trillion Dollar Coach: A Chat with Bob Cramer
Some of the best athletes in the world have a coach. It seems counterintuitive that a strong CEO would need a coach. But I have to tell you; it’s probably one of the most important things you can do as CEO to grow your skillset, get better at your craft, to grow personally and professionally.
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.
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General Magic, a company you’ve never heard of, was a unicorn before there was such a thing.
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