Turning Strategy Into Results
How can leaders translate the complexity of strategy into guidelines that are simple and flexible enough to execute? Rather than trying to boil the strategy down to a pithy statement, it’s better to develop a small set of priorities that everyone gets behind to produce results.
Want Proof That Patience Pays Off? Ask the Founder...
If you're not already a customer, you probably know MailChimp from its quirky ads on the Serial podcast ("Mail. Kimp?"), from its nearly nonsensical recent ads (convicts escaping a "JailBlimp"), or maybe from just the bottom tag on emails you get from everyone ... the story of MailChimp
Tips for Talking to Kids About Difficult Subjects
In a world where even little kids learn about horrific subjects, it's important for parents to put things in perspective, field questions, and search for answers together.
Eight Surprising Things Ultra Productive People Do...
When it comes to productivity, we all face the same challenge—there are only 24 hours in a day. Yet some people seem to have twice the time; they have an uncanny ability to get things done. Even when juggling multiple projects, they reach their goals without fail.
Clean Up Corrosive Interpersonal Dynamics on Your Team
“The consequences of not identifying and addressing conflicts and corrosive team dynamics are always dire,” says Laura Gates, whose work as an executive coach helps clients navigate these hard conversations. “When leaders are unwilling or unable to talk about tough issues, co-founders fight, high performers quit, equally talented people get fired unfairly, projects fall apart or miss deadlines, cultures turn toxic, morale suffers, people leave and companies implode. The price of not addressing conflict is simply too high.”
The Munger Operating System: A Life That Really WorksFarnam Street
In 2007, Charlie Munger gave the commencement address at USC Law School, opening his speech by saying, “Well, no doubt many of you are wondering why the speaker is so old. Well, the answer is obvious: He hasn’t died yet.”