The right choice is often ‘both’.

Life throws a lot of paradoxes at you. For example, you need to work as hard as humanly possible but you also need to have a life. You need to listen to customers but you also need to...

Seven practices to help you stay energised and focused

There’s traditionally been a lot of focus on morning routines (what you do right after you wake up) and evening routines (what you do before bed) as ways to increase...

The opposite of a good idea is… also a good idea

Great managers do this to set their team up for success.

In a previous essay on delegation, I suggested two principles that can help you delegate more effectively: (i) delegate problems, not tasks, and (ii) coach, don’t...

This simple format can help you get what you really want.

When you’re a founder, you sometimes have to ask people for something they may not want to give. Perhaps, you’re asking your investors to invest in a bridge...

Your board members can help you—if you ask.

 Putting the gun in their hands can uncover their true colours.

If your feedback cycles are too slow, try this.

The 360-degree feedback process can help employees and managers get a better sense of how they are perceived by others across their organisation. However, putting it into practice is...

How to pursue your inspiring vision without crossing the line.

Going with your gut instinct isn’t going to cut it.