Focus - Even when it hurts...

I often write about the need for focus in strategic planning. Experience has shown me that while...

What is the cost of change?

“Willingness to change is a strength, even if it means plunging part of the company into total...

Focus - One way we can all be like Steve Jobs

It is far easier for executives to make small bets on a variety of opportunities than it is to...

FOCUS: Keeping your options open is expensive

Keeping your options open comes at a cost. Few executives take the time to understand these costs,...

The Value of an Idea

“The value of an idea lies in the using of it.”– Thomas Edison How many potentially great ideas...

FOCUS: Saying Yes and No.....

I’m increasingly convinced that the job of an executive is to define the few things that are...

Strategic Planning: 4 Common Mistakes Executives Make

Strategic Planning Defined: If I asked 10 executives to define strategic planning, I would likely...