Strategy is hard when you’re scared
Thinking long is hard when things are short. Have you ever been in a circumstance where short-term shocks completely derail long-term plans? You might see it in your family life […]
Entries by Geoff Wilson
The bare essence of professionalism
The bare essence of professionalism is reliably doing real work on the right things, and doing it well. One of the benefits of my position as a management adviser is that […]
Don’t tell me what you believe…show me where you invest.
In a world of punditry, knowing where people invest will show what they believe. Where is the most compelling evidence of what you really believe (as opposed to what you say […]
What the fear of missing out does to your business strategy
You don’t want to miss an opportunity, and that means you might miss them all. What does a smart strategist do with resources? Most would say that “strategy” in and of […]
Why ghosting may be the most unforgivable professional sin
There are professional ways to end a relationship, and silent indifference is not one of them. I was amused (appalled?) yesterday by a trend on LinkedIn that noted how the supply/demand […]
Really smart people try to do too much, and that makes them look stupid
Why the proliferation of initiatives does not make you look smart, motivated, or aggressive. “I have too much on my plate.” You probably hear that from people occasionally, but you […]
Evolution and business transformation
A brief notion of what it takes to actually evolve in the business world. “We need to transform” says the executive. But what does that really mean? To the dude with […]
5 randoms on strategy
Here are 5 thoughts on strategy that might be of use. Every now and then, I just have to lay down a post to get the juices flowing again. This […]
In praise of the anti-curator
Every organization needs a little bit of time and talent to stop, look, and notice what is going on. I had an interesting discussion with a friend recently that sparked […]
Where heroes go to die
For 95 percent of your business, it’s best to put your heroes in the graveyard. Meet Sam. Sam is a hero. She probably lives in your organization. She’s the one […]
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