Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Sounds exciting, right? It’s your ticket to the big leagues where decisions reshape industries and innovations redefine markets. Enhances Strategic Thinking This is a crucial skill set for any business leader navigating the intricate landscape of corporate decision-making. It’s more than just a degree.

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Lead from Within

JULY 9, 2020

Do you know a successful leader who’s made bad decisions? Decision making is a big part of leadership, and strong leaders pride themselves on their judgment and decisiveness. But even the best of them have made bad decisions at some point—and some of those mistakes were preventable.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2020

While there is nothing wrong with these drivers, per se, when they are the dominant force in decisions, rather than the needs of the organization and its stakeholders (including the community and the planet), then the problems arise. This means they are making decisions in full consciousness of their sense of purpose, ethics, and values.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

In kind learning environments like cycling and tennis, “decision makers receive abundant, immediate, and accurate feedback on their actions and the rules of the game remain largely constant.” And these stories become the basis for the judgments and predictions we make. We’d be silly not to. And What’s irrelevant?

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The optimism bias involves many people who make very positive forecasts of future risks and rewards. Cognitive biases are mental blindspots and judgment errors that result from how our brains are wired. Often, major decisions got gridlocked because the two sides couldn’t reach a middle ground. Being Different Isn’t a Bad Thing.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Putting political agendas and peer pressure aside (as great leaders do), leaders should not make their choices based upon public opinion. Rather they should benchmark their decisions against the question of “is it the right thing to do?” How sad is this? Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Mary Jo Asmus of Aspire Collaborative Services encourages us to throw out our judgments and assumptions about others. Unless you consciously and deliberately weigh in on the cost of that relationship and make a decision to improve it, nothing will change. “Sound strategy starts with having the right goal.”

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Based on this behind the scenes account from the New York Times , it sounds like Gibbs had some concerns and tried to push back on his boss.   One of the reasons that boss's sometimes make bad requests is that they're moving at 350 miles per hour and haven't stopped to consider the impact of what they're asking for.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

In The Optimist’s Telescope , author Bina Venkataraman suggests that we can a “ radical strain of optimism ” and cultivate a sense of collective agency that would motivate “more people to make choices today for the sake of the future, whether it’s how they vote, eat, use energy, or influence others.” An “ optimist’s telescope ” so to speak.

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2010

It's not as extreme as it might sound.)   It just felt like the thing to do.    We'd done a lot of brain work in the morning, had an in-depth discussion with a senior exec over lunch and were getting ready for more coaching and brain work in the afternoon.    It just felt like the thing to do. 

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

I shared them once before back in 2006 , and here they are again, still relevant as ever: Common Sense – The definition says it all: “ Sound judgment not based on specialized knowledge ”. It’s been an innate ‘logic barometer’ that has guided me from situation to situation, and has counseled me from decision to decision.

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Leading Blog

MAY 13, 2011

Often the things that first attract us to a leader are not the attributes that make a good leader in the long term. “ Good judgment is good decision making. This sounds simple enough, but the origins of how and why people make the decisions they do are actually quite complex.” But it’s not.

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

This makes sense because the front end of every manager’s work is to set direction for achieving whatever he is accountable for. Numerous studies have shown that many CEOs who have failed had perfectly sound strategies. This is an excerpt from Management Productivity Multipliers by Gerald Kraines, MD. to execute on that goal.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Good business processes serve as the central nervous system for your organization providing a framework for every action, decision, activity or innovation to flow from and through. Sound process encourages the use of good judgment, it shouldn’t insinuate people don’t have any judgment.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2016

As technology becomes more disruptive and we see more importance placed on big data and artificial intelligence, what will matter most are those things that make us human – the soft skills. A deep life is a good life.” ( Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Actions have consequences and continuity of character matters.

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Leading Blog

JULY 14, 2017

Leaders need to think about their successors as they make decisions in their jobs. Hikers learn to reserve judgment about others. Walking across a country sounded like a crazy thing to do before I did it. T HE Camino de Santiago is a network of ancient hiking paths that all lead to a shrine to St. It was their pastime.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

My challenge to you is to make sure that you are in fact thinking, that you’re thinking about the right things, and that you’re thinking critically using solid mental models. I encourage you to be sincere in your analysis and make the most of your opportunities moving forward. . what you think about, and; 2.)

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Home Who We Are What We Do Services Contact My Favorite Blogs All Things Workplace Bob Sutton – Work Matters Brain Leaders and Learners Bret L. Sounds soft? Understand: Remember, compassion requires that you put your judgment aside. People want to know that you have a heart, and expressing compassion is one way to do so.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 3, 2020

You want to make forward progress before it’s too late, and all your hard work becomes irrelevant. Evaluate the situation regularly and determine what’s working and where the gaps exist so you can make necessary adjustments to your plan. To do so, you must focus on ways you can constantly be improving your business and getting ahead.

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Leading Blog

JULY 13, 2011

Or maybe you work under several managers, and you want to make sure that you are building rapport with the one who counts. As a result, when it comes to leadership selection decisions, we commit some pretty big errors. Here are some highlights that will help you make your own determination: • Focus on the Qualities that Count.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

This post, from 2011, touches on the importance of critical thinking and its role in the process of decision-making. =. It is, of course, such a big deal that it requires much more than one blog post to examine. So, in this blog post, I think I might be able to at least shed a little light on that.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Here’s a collection of the best blog posts over the last month written by top leadership bloggers. Here’s his take on “bad attitudes&# , with The Attitude Trap posted at Three Star Leadership Blog , saying, “Addressing a bad attitude directly is a trap for you if you’re a boss.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

If you’re struggling with the family balance thing my advice is simple: don’t attempt to balance your family – make them your priority. While it makes for a nice sound bite to console those with a guilty conscience, IT IS A LIE. Think About Your Legacy: Create a legacy that transcends your career.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

MAY 28, 2011

When I talk about critical thinking I’m referring to a conscious, deliberate and focused mental practice that allows us to uncover accurate information on which we can make sound judgments and take meaningful action. It is, of course, such a big deal that it requires much more than one blog post to examine.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Even if you’re convinced you are making the correct choice or taking the right position on an issue, there’s always the possibility that you are wrong. Unwilling to evaluate whether circumstances changed since a decision was made. Identify whether a personal bias is clouding your judgment. I guess that’s human nature.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

When we listen to or limit our options to the criteria of a similar set of experts, it will limit our options, filter our information, and the soundness of our decisions. Focus increases confidence while clouding judgment.”. But when you stop to think about it, that doesn’t make a ton of sense. We outsource our thinking.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

One of the most valuable skills you can have is the ability to think clearly and rationally — to process information, exhibit good judgment, engage in intelligent problem solving, and make smart decisions. Some folks let their personal background, experience, and status bias their objectivity and cloud their judgment.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 28, 2010

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full The Undeniable Value of Professional Skepticism by Starbucker on March 28, 2010 I have this natural tendency to want to trust everybody. I searched under every rock, and doubted just about everything my clients said.

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CO2

MAY 31, 2013

by Gary Cohen Sometimes the sample size needed to make the best or right decision is one. They may make judgments based on a single comment or some body language. and “Does he/she make you laugh, and does he/she laugh at your jokes?” And the decisions regarding parenthood should be yours, too.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 13, 2011

I have learned to slow my rush to judgment and always understand there are other viewpoints. If we are to protect the freedom and security of our nation, we must move beyond simply having a sound body to a holistic view of health and fitness that includes both mind and body.”. On with the interview… .

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

During a recent interview I was asked how I felt about the coaching profession - I jokingly referred to myself as a coaching heretic, and went on to say that I really don’t like the word “ coach &# as a descriptor for what I do. Coaching is one of the fastest growing professions on the planet. In my opinion this is a huge mistake.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

Linds gave up the studio and spent his remaining days walking Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, taking pictures, drawing, making music and writing about living and dying. Six months ago, Linds published ‘A short Lesson in Perspective’ on his blog, www.lindsredding.com. I’m glad I did. Last week he died. So “here’s the thing”.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 19, 2018

Companies have hired writers and Chief Content Officers to run departments, create blogs and other materials, and, in the process, some have assured sales people that content marketing can mean the end of cold calling. You have under 3 minutes to make an impression, and there is an optimal length.

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Miles Anthony Smith

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

million blog articles are being published every day. While we won’t soon fully bid our goodbyes to some traditional marketing techniques like print ads, flyers, and print magazines, the landscape is shifting even more towards a reliance on digital. The answer to that depends on your goals, budget, etc.,

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Rumelt’s breakthrough concept is that leaders become effective strategists when they focus on challenges rather than goals, pinpointing the crux of their pivotal challenge—the aspect that is both surmountable and promises the greatest progress—and taking decisive, coherent action to overcome it.

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