Imagine you have a brilliant friend. He’s always full of great ideas. Unfortunately, this friend rarely brushes his teeth, never flosses, and showers only occasionally. So when he tries to […]Read More
Is studying great CEOs the best way to learn? It’s certainly valuable, but there’s more to be learned from CEO blunders. Here’s why. Analyzing effective CEOs is limiting for two […]Read More
Teddy Roosevelt once said, “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.” It’s a great […]Read More
This article is adapted from a speech Jim Skaggs first delivered in 1999 It’s not what you are that holds you back, it’s what you think you are not. Denis […]Read More
Decision Making & Problem Solving
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Now Is the Time to Write Your 1-Page Strategic Plan
A new year is here. Why not begin it with one of the most powerful alignment tools at the CEO’s disposal? I was recently talking with a CEO who had […]Read More
Decision Making & Problem Solving
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10 Things Every Texas CEO Needs to Know About Cybersecurity
Looking into the crystal ball for 2022 and beyond, here are my 10 biggest cybersecurity threats, trends, and predictions that all Texas CEOs need to know. While you’ll no doubt […]Read More
Decision Making & Problem Solving
Leadership
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Mission, Pride, People: 3 Keys to Military and Corporate Success
Military lessons don’t always translate to the corporate world. Here are three that do. Every few months, a former service member writes a new leadership book and the general public […]Read More
CEOs and the “Do Something!” Fallacy of Decision Making We CEOs earn our keep by making the decisions that no one else in the organization can or will. I’m sure […]Read More
Decision Making & Problem Solving
Entrepreneurship
Now’s the Time to Flex Your Entrepreneurial Muscle
There’s an old adage that claims if you wait for the perfect time to (fill in the blank), you’ll never get it done. We sometimes tell ourselves to wait until […]Read More
Nobel Prize-winning economist Ken Arrow started his career as a weather officer in the US Army Air Forces during World War II. He worked with a group responsible for preparing […]Read More
