From Ocean to Office: 5 Leadership Lessons from a Gale in the Farallones
How a sailing race to the Farallones gave me a few parallels with the business world and how to to thrive in challenging conditions.
Leadership essentials are what every business leader should know and master. So, the posts in this category cover a variety of proven frameworks that will help you make better decisions. Armed with the right tools and techniques, you will improve your chances of product success.
How a sailing race to the Farallones gave me a few parallels with the business world and how to to thrive in challenging conditions.
Insights and leadership lessons from the treacherous Drake Passage: preparation, resilience, teamwork, and continuous learning.
How personal insights, nurturing growth, emotional investment, and workload balance helped me lead top performers to success.
As a middle manager, I had to move beyond being the messenger and become a catalyst for change. Relevance, transparency, and authenticity helped me journey to stronger leadership.
Discover how a compassionate approach eradicated Jessie’s low self-confidence, turning her into a top performer and leader in the workplace.
My journey from despising office politics to mastering it. Three essential principles to navigate the corporate landscape with confidence and finesse.
From emotional intelligence to embracing routine joy, discover how five habits have strengthened my resilience and authenticity.
My learning from a surprising eBay encounter where exposing my vulnerability and speaking my “honest truth” redefined outcomes.
The transformative journey of a manager, Robert, breaking free from fake urgency to reshape team dynamics and build strategic leadership.
A deeper look into my Tucson’s draw. How independent thinking helps go beyond binary stereotypes and better unveil hidden motivations.
How embracing these three Charlie Munger’s principles for lasting success has helped me in all of my endeavors.
Ten years after losing Valentine, a journey from grief to growth unveils lessons of empathy, resilience, and meaningful transformation.
Thriving in the AI age requires beating cognitive overload. Learn to minimize distractions, ask the right questions, and streamline decision-making.
The nuances of French work culture reveal a fascinating approach to hierarchy, complex decision-making, and unique customer interactions.
To be hired, authenticity is the key. Learn from my hiring journey and discover the power of genuine connections like Alice.
Anticipate crises with a strategic mindset: optimized product portfolios, prioritized cash flow, rethought costs, and channels chosen wisely.
Discover the hidden truth about a boss’s listening skills, the importance of the Say/Do Ratio, and how it defines reliability.”
Rule-benders are often seen as troublemakers. But here’s how I embraced their unconventional methods for top performance.
How a team member transformed our relationship from one filled with doubt and skepticism to one built on mutual respect and trust.
A piece of advice to our political leaders on how they can seek inspiration from the business side to resolve crises.