Thoughts on Protect & Build Better

Strategy Sessions are a waste of time

Strategy Sessions are a waste of time

Strategy sessions (especially, bit not only) in SMEs are usually a waste of time. Mostly because they don’t turn into what the company does. In my experience, it usually comes down…

Sometimes you need to quit to win

This is an interesting article from Fast Company. Especially for those of us schooled with the discipline to always finish what we start. Some things have to be finished (yes…

In world of uncertainty, leaders need to lean on confidence

In the uncertain world we live in, effective leadership bridges the gap to certainty with humble confidence. Today’s high levels of uncertainty are a hangover-inducing mix of at least these…
A CEO’s fundamental duty is to create an environment for their team to flourish

A CEO’s fundamental duty is to create an environment for their team to flourish

One of the core responsibilities of a leader, if not the core responsibility, is to create a work environment where those who want to grow, and are prepared to commit…
Ask not what purpose can do for your profit

Ask not what purpose can do for your profit

With a nod towards JFK… Ask not what purpose can do for your profits, but what your profits can do to serve your purpose. There’s a lot of talk about…

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