Real Leaders

Fail Safe Is A Myth: Fail To Win Is Real

Ford CEO Alan Mulally behaved radically to kick-start Ford’s recovery: At the annual company meeting of the top 500 leaders, he included in the many awards a special, first-of-its kind award: Failure of the Year. He called out the winner, and invited him to the stage to receive his award… and to underline his commitment […]

Rail Crossing Leadership

For 100 years kids have learned what leaders need to practice. When they approach a railroad crossing, the sign reminds them to STOP, LOOK, LISTEN. Successful leaders follow these rules. Here’s how: 1. STOP: Stop doing, starting, prodding, pushing, and driving. Instead, create space in your day and your brain. Space to allow inference and […]