In my work as an executive coach, I see a consistent pattern. Talented, driven leaders move quickly from idea to execution. They are rewarded for action, so action becomes the default. What gets squeezed out is the quiet, unglamorous work that should come first. Thinking and planning. I am not immune to this myself. So… Continue reading Think-Plan-Act
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The Four-Month Sprint
Today is September 10th. New Year’s Eve is seventeen weeks away. That’s not a long runway, it’s four months, 80 working days, one earnings cycle, one holiday season, and one last shot at whatever this year was supposed to be. Sprint or yawn? I’m voting for a fast sprint. Here’s the thinking. The Business Ledger… Continue reading The Four-Month Sprint