It’s good to be data driven. But, guess what, knowledge isn’t power! Huh! This post explains what’s needed for leaders to turn facts into useful insights. The Essentials Certainly you’ve heard the saying “knowledge is power.” However, there’s a problem. Such as? As it turns out, accumulating facts is of limited value alone. Ok, what […]
I go about the task of getting out of my own way by doing the hard work of self-reflection and accepting sound advice. This blog posts contains my personal LinkedIn posts for August 23 through August 27, 2021. Low-point Conversations So, when you’re at a low point, do you reach out for help? If Yes, […]
Sometimes, I’m wrong even when I’m sure that I’m right! Here are some suggestions for side-stepping self-consumption. The Essentials Be honest. Ever been absolutely convinced you were right? But, found out you were wrong? I have! For example, when I’m too angry to listen to reason, say from my wife. Why was I so wrong? […]
Here’s some advice to my younger self based on a look back at age 70. Interestingly, it begins with a clear sense of who I am before anything else! Ah, hindsight. How perfect! Well, if not perfect, it’s at least informed by the insight of experience. So, looking back at age 70, what would I […]
I ask “Why did that happen?” when I’m totally unprepared. I become prepared by exercising foresight, that is by thinking ahead. This blog post republishes my weekday LinkedIn posts that appeared May 31 through June 4, 2021. Key themes are: being prepared for opportunity, critical thinking to produce foresight, grasping what’s essential in a situation, […]