Productivity: The Power of the 2 Minute Rule
Many of us follow an informal rule about doing something now if it takes just a few minutes. It’s a useful rule of thumb, but what if you can’t get…
Accountability Starting Point: Set Clear Expectations
Few executives will admit it’s too much trouble to Set Clear Expectations, even for their direct reports If it’s true for you, make sure you’re prepared for plenty of confusion…
What does it mean to be an Effective Leader?
There are a lot of ways you can think about this, but in my experience ... without EFFECTIVENESS ... nothing else matters.A popular definition like "Leadership is Influence" misses the…
Sword Tips, the Exkalibur Newsletter: Jan 13, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENT I hope you enjoy the updated, user-friendly format and Table of Contents Click any title in this new Table of Contents to take you directly to that section. You…
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Will You Be Talking about How You Will Implement This Year’s Plan … Next Year?
Strategy Execution Not Working? Are you still trying to cobble together a plan to actually implement your strategy this year? It doesn’t take long for the inevitable slowdown in strategy…