You cannot manage what you do not measure.Courtesy of Adobe Stock That’s one of my favorite management adages of all time. It captures a timeless truth in a simple sentence that can be grasped by all who are willing to take heed. Too many managers I’ve come across...
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Six Keys to Delivering Tough Performance Feedback
There are some things that you look forward to with great anticipation. Closing a big deal. Hiring a rock star for a critical role. Rolling out that new, breakthrough product.Courtesy of Adobe Stock And then there’s delivering tough performance feedback. Ugh. I don’t...
Two Steps to Get Some Traction For 2021
Over the years I’ve heard a lot of hype about making this the “best year ever.” I guess that’s pretty typical for the end of December. And I’m certainly not opposed to making this my best year ever. Who wouldn’t want that, especially after 2020?Courtesy of Nadin Mario...
How Evernote Changed My Life
Do you remember where you were? I do…like it was yesterday. How could I forget? The day I met Evernote changed my life.Courtesy of Adobe Stock Actually, I’m totally serious…about remembering I mean. I remember that day with extreme clarity. It was at least ten years...
Are You Willing for Extreme Ownership?
I was talking with a friend a few years ago whom I had not seen in a few months. He asked how things were going and, as usual, I had a hard time not being pretty transparent. One of the things I shared with him was my disappointment over the recent failure my team and...