Tag: leader

July 22, 2022

Hollywood has been having a field day bringing us the incredible stories of startups turned juggernauts with shows on Uber, WeWork and Theranos entertaining us from afar. Oftentimes, these rise and demise stories are centered around larger-than-life egotistical leaders who […]

December 21, 2020

We closed one of our funding rounds about the same time we landed our largest government R&D contract. At that moment, our plans were clear, our bank account was flush, and the horizon was bright. But I only got one […]

October 23, 2020

A business executive and a comedian walk into a bar. This isn’t a setup for one of those jokes, not least because I am terrible at telling jokes. No, an executive and a comedian sitting down for a drink or […]

August 4, 2020

There is a fundamental choice that leaders make–consciously or unconsciously–when leading people. You either lean toward orienting around tasks, or you prioritize supporting people. Understanding how these dynamics work will help you not just become a better leader–but also build […]

February 7, 2020

From young professionals starting out their careers to high-level executives, a mentor can be an invaluable source to help you uplevel your experience and grow professionally. But finding a mentor who can help guide you and work with you in […]

December 10, 2019

Life can get tricky at times. We have all had those moments in which we find ourselves at a crossroad. It is in such bleak moments that we feel unsure of what the future holds for us. I am sure […]

October 1, 2019

I got a call from one of the most inspiring leaders I know: “Dave, I’m so frustrated, I have a vision for what we could be doing to grow the business, I think we can achieve so much more than […]

August 29, 2019

There’s an axiom of leadership we rarely pause to appreciate: To be effective, leaders must have trust. “Obviously,” you may be thinking. But before you simply move on, ask yourself: What exactly do we mean when we make this statement? […]

July 12, 2019

The success of a business and a brand is not based on what one single person does, but in what an entire unit can accomplish together. Consider the African Proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you […]

May 22, 2019

Nobody is perfect. Sooner or later, even the best leaders experience a setback. Whether they made a mistake or proved unable to handle an unexpected challenge, all leaders must learn to develop personal resilience to overcome disappointments and failures. More […]

March 11, 2019

In my experience as an executive coach, I find that many professionals struggle to communicate their ideas. Most of us have at least occasionally found ourselves shot down when we try to share recommendations, and sometimes, we never even get […]

September 10, 2018

One of the easiest ways to improve your company’s performance is to increase the number of people that are engaged with the organization and are emotional and rationally committed to the vision, strategy and the delivery of the results of […]

June 5, 2018

Difficult personalities can make the workplace challenging, but inconsistent management is downright crazy-making. One moment you’re being told to innovate and think creatively. Then the next day you’re chastised for failing to following protocol when do you take a risk […]

April 24, 2018

You’ve likely heard this saying: “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” And it’s true. You can’t take whatever you said or did back after all is said and done. Here’s another one: “Fake it until […]

February 26, 2018

There’s a quote by Plato that has always stuck with me: “Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools speak because they have to say something.” It’s a saying that has helped my introverted side find comfort in […]

November 16, 2017

It takes guts to be a business leader. Whether it’s managing a new division, starting a business or engaging in a creative endeavor, leadership involves risk. It means stepping forward, putting up your hand and saying, “I’ll try.” It means […]

November 15, 2017

As a company leader, think about how you spend your day. How much time do you spend on tasks that aren’t technically your responsibility? How long are you at your desk each day? How much time do you actually have […]