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Honoring 9/11 With Action
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Today marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. As you peruse social media, you will see deserving tributes to those who lost their lives, the first responders, and other heroes that…

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Why the Best Ideas in the World Come From Idea Stacking
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As I wrote about in a recent post, the list of massively successful companies that started as something wholly different than what they’ve become include Slack (acquired by Salesforce for…

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Why Humility is a Vital Trait for Leaders
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As I was preparing for a recent talk on leading by influence, I knew I needed to hit home on why humility is such an important trait in a leader.…

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The 5 Actions of Leading by Influence
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Leadership is a funny thing. Many people want to be in leadership positions…until they’re in one. Once they get their wish, they may be stressed by the weight of their…

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5 Keys to Building High-Performing Teams
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In my two most recent posts, I shared what I’ve found to be imperatives of organizational design. If you haven’t read the previous posts already (The Fatal Flaw of Organizational…

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The 5 Organizing Principles of Successful Companies
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In my last post, I shared the Fatal Flaw of Organizational Design, along with an approach to organizational design you can use to build a rock-solid foundation for your business.…

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The Fatal Flaw of Organizational Design
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One of the unique challenges that the CEO of a growth business faces is the need to continually design, and redesign, the organization. As a business scales, so too must…

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3 Leadership Qualities the Pandemic Reinforced
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Life is beginning to return to something resembling normal in the United States. Now that we’re beginning to put the pandemic behind us – hopefully forever – it’s a good…

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The 3 Books That Have Taught Me the Most About Leadership
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Over the years, I’ve been asked the equivalent of “What’s on your bookshelf?” many times. I always love getting the question. I’m a voracious reader. Some of the most impactful…

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What Should Be on Your Board’s Plate? Make Sure They’re Focused on These 4 Things
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I recently wrote about why building a board early in 3Pillar’s history was a pivotal decision that dramatically accelerated our growth. At 3Pillar and at other companies where I’m a…

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