Leaders Make Purpose Unmistakable

Mar 9, 2026 | Business, Leadership

Effective leaders consistently talk about their firm’s vision, its cultural values, and the meaningful work being done. Why does this matter? People commit deeply to their work only when they can connect it to what matters most to them personally. The firm’s success...

Protect Your Attention

Nov 10, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

As we’ve written and said so many times (here, here and here), no one aspires to be mediocre. Everyone wants to do well. So why don’t we? A major reason is we aren’t protecting our attention. Our attention is precious and it’s a huge influence in our...

Weak Link Choices

Oct 27, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Performance

Most under-performance doesn’t come from lack of intelligence or capability. It comes from choosing what is easy, comfortable, or convenient – small compromises that depreciate into mediocrity. High performers see it immediately. At first they push back. Over...