Ensure your people are ready and prepared to implement your organization’s most ambitious goals — A common challenge for people tasked with developing a new strategy is understanding where change management fits into the process. It makes sense, because invariably when you create a new strategy, you impose a raft of changes on your organization. So, at what point in the development process should you…

Hint: Think like an executive — One of the most common questions I get as a technology strategist is: how do we communicate the value of a new solution or promising technology…especially to executives who don’t necessarily “get” technology? The question usually comes from a frustrated manager or salesperson who has tried — and largely failed…

Non-fiction writing practices distilled from the pages of Harvard Business Review — Non-fiction writing, much like fiction, requires structure to be effective. In fiction, the most common structure is the three-act narrative. Act 1 is the setup where the characters and the setting are introduced. Act 2 is the midpoint where the characters encounter an incident or problem. …

Use this classic economics concept to help guide your career. — At some point in your career, you’ll face a common dilemma: do you spend your time working on your weaknesses, hustling to become a more well-rounded professional? Or do you double down on your strengths and cement yourself as an expert in your field? Current research reveals two schools of…

If you can’t answer “where”, you’re in trouble — Location — in good times, it’s an important factor in most business decisions. With Covid-19, it has become essential — and the change is permanent. The interests and assets of most organizations — especially those with large, global footprints — vary significantly by location. Whether it’s customer spending habits, shipping…

Use the tools of the strategy pros to create the life you want. — For years, I had assumed I was living my “best life”. I had a decent career, great family, clean health. I ticked most of the boxes. But was it the best it could be? …

It starts with compassion and builds from there. — “Do you love me? How do you know?” If you’re in a relationship or have been in a relationship, you’ve heard those two questions. How did you answer? Was it memorable? Forgettable? Maybe even regrettable? I can tell you my response. To my wife of 11 years, mother of my…

You can’t want it more than they do. — I’ve always hoped my kids would play hockey, but I didn’t count on becoming “that” hockey parent in the process. Over the years, I’ve been a coach and dealt with my share of overzealous parents. I figured when it came to my kids, I’d enthusiastically cheer from the sidelines and…

How I discovered the one life habit that put the rest in place — About a year ago, I made a list of things I wanted to accomplish every day. I had read James Clear’s Atomic Habits, and I was intrigued by the idea that a set of small, daily habits could raise my productivity. …