Tim’s Blog

Stop “Resulting”: 3 Disciplines EVERY Leader Needs to Master

“Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.” ~ Bill Gates If I was forced to ask only one question to really understand the health of ANY business, I’d ask, “How are decisions made?” This one question opens the door to a host...

Are You Being Sabotaged?

“What we see depends mainly on what we look for.” ~ John Lubbock The other day, a colleague shared the following with me. It was fascinating. It is the “Simple Sabotage Field Manual,” the now de-classified guide that the OSS (the precursor to today’s CIA) used to...

It’s Time to Look In The Mirror

“We are not human doings, we are human beings.” ~ Rick Warren Sigh… I wanted to start this week’s newsletter with some pithy story that would inspire curiosity and engagement about being more effective. But then I read something that completely took my breath away....

Why Do Bad Leaders Thrive?

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt The other day I was asked, “Why do you think there are so many bad leaders?” It’s an interesting question, isn’t it? It would be...

Weak Leadership 101

“Victory often leads to blind spots.” ~ Unknown By now, everyone knows the story of Theranos. It’s been the subject of countless news feeds, a breathless legal saga, and even a Netflix miniseries. In a nutshell, Elizabeth Holmes (the founder of Theranos) captivated...

A Cautionary Tale…

“What makes a decision great is not that it has a great outcome.” ~ Annie Duke, World Series of Poker champion and researcher/author I’d like to start with a cautionary tale. There was once a company that literally exploded out of nowhere. And when it exploded, it...

Why Your Culture Can’t Be Fixed (and What to Do Instead)

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” I’m willing to wager a decent amount of money that the people you work with (and maybe yourself?) do not understand the concept of company culture. People think culture is the set of shared beliefs and values that are usually...

Are you the victim of Dump-and-Run leadership?

Are you the victim of dump-and-run leadership? I am willing to bet that none of your executive leaders were taught how to execute. They learned through trial and error, mistake after mistake, and blunt force experience. And now, they expect you to learn it the same...

Feet Are More Powerful Than Words

How to NOT Execute Your Strategy (S2E8): Peter Lynch Peter Lynch is the Chief People Officer of the Cardinal Group, where he and his team have consistently been recognized for their ability to create an engaged and thriving organization. He is also a tech...