Since 2003
When disaster strikes, the language leaders choose reveals everything about their future. In late October 2024, Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread devastation. Within days, business leaders across the island were using the same word: “recovery.” Getting back to where they were before the hurricane hit. But here’s the …
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Smart CEOs instinctively understand that game-changing decisions require a unique context. But what exactly makes breakthrough strategic thinking different? And why do so many leaders struggle to get it right? In almost every strategic planning project I participate in, there’s a quiet conversation with the top leader before we begin: “Don’t dominate the discussion.” It’s …
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As a high achiever, you likely gauge success by the scope of your accomplishments. Your career advancement, financial security, family growth or other goals are realized through diligent work and conscious effort. When you attain those tangible targets after years of strain and sacrifice, it validates your talents and grit. Or so it seems initially. …