6 Traits That Set Top Business Leaders Apart
We asked professors from Harvard Business School’s General Management Unit what qualities distinguish extraordinary leaders from merely average ones.
^ADJ: Loved these two traits: “They clarify the complex” and “they avoid distractions”.
Small teams
An impressive list of things accomplished by small teams.
^ADJ: This list is inspiring and motivating.
8 Trends to Watch in 2023
Quiet quitting. Inflation. The economy. This year could bring challenges for executives and entrepreneurs, but there might also be opportunities for focused leaders to gain an advantage, say Harvard Business School faculty members.
^ADJ: Really liked the reminder about people, process and technology and that "Operational strategy will be a c-suite imperative" - we are already seeing this at IT Partners.
3 rules to express your thoughts so everyone understands
Whether you are a public speaker or having a heart-to-heart, it can be challenging to express your thoughts clearly. Alan Alda recommends making no more than three points, explaining difficult ideas in three ways, and repeating key points three times. However, these strategies will fall flat if not paired with an honest desire to connect with other people.
^ADJ: One of my goals is clarity, so really liked the idea of limiting myself to three key points.
Are We Learning That Less Is More?
A few weeks back, I wrote about how many organizations are experiencing a paradigm shift that’s changed their focus from growth to sustainability and profitability. After years of throwing money at every problem and opportunity, leaders are suddenly forced to take a step back and consider objectively what is working and not working on their teams and in their organizations.
^ADJ: Robert Glazer hits two really good points in this article, Busy v. Productive and the Cost of Complexity. Not enough time taken to sit back and ask Why, along with not enough understanding of process.
3 Tips to Learn any New Skill Faster
How to get started with new skills quickly!
^ADJ: great reminder about the power of YouTube and GPT-3
The World Economy No Longer Needs Russia
With alternative sources in place, Putin’s attempt at blackmailing Europe on energy has failed.
^ADJ: I had previously thought that Putin had played Europe masterly (particularly Germany), get them addicted to cheap Russian Gas, and then start to dictate terms - fortunately the gambit failed, interesting look at how Europe has dealt with this, and how this strategic mis-calculation has cost dearly.