Posted: April 14, 2022
Although CEOs control very little directly, the things they do control are immensely powerful. Specifically, the CEO controls three levers of power and influence: 1) the agenda; 2) the calendar; and 3) discretionary resources.
Posted: February 16, 2021
Most new products fail. Among consumer food products, 1 in 10 might still be around in 5 years. Most of those failures will be predictable when the product is launched. Here are the five metrics to watch if you want to improve the odds.
Posted: February 15, 2021
Even the best leader has blinds spots. But investing time and energy to get a little better at something you’re not good at is a low return activity – you might improve, but you’ll never be great. Better to leverage your towering strengths and find a sidekick to cover your weaknesses.