Leadership

Posts from David DeWolf on principled leadership, conscious capitalism, and why it’s imperative that we put humanity back in business.

 

It’s not about the WaPo (or Bezos)
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The news of Jeff Bezos’ acquisition of the Washington Post for $250M has created a flurry of prognostication about the impact Bezos will have on the DC newspaper. The more…

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The great ones don’t expect it
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There are three types of employees: those who think they are great those who are great those for whom greatness is not part of the discussion. The first two are…

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Delight in the success of others
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Many of us are driven to succeed. Some of us love the thrill of victory. Others want to change the world. Still more long to do the most with the…

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The divisiveness has to stop
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America has reached a level of divisiveness that is simply unhealthy. Politicians, the media, and everyday citizens of both political affiliations are to blame. We have forgotten what it means…

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The World’s Still Waiting on Technology to Disrupt
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Software products have taken over the business world. I’ve mentioned before that your software is now your brand. Despite the dramatic shift that has already taken place, digital productization is…

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organizational culture
Defense Wins Championships but Slows Growth
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Defense wins championships. Why? Because it stifles growth. If your opponent doesn’t score, there is no way for them to beat you. A good defense usually slows the tempo of…

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The Future of Mobile Development and the Coming Invisible Screen
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I was fortunate to get to spend two days last week at the MIT Technology Review Mobile Summit in San Francisco. It was fascinating to be surrounded by some of…

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Working from Home Isn’t the Issue
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A couple of months ago Marissa Mayer asked all Yahoo employees to give up the privilege of working from home and make the trip into the office. A vigorous debate ensued and individuals…

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On the Verge of an Education Revolution
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In 20 years, the way we learn will bear little to no resemblance to the educational system that exists today. If you want proof, just look at the printing press.…

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Team
Building a Great Team
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Great leaders build great teams. Great teams don’t just happen. They are built and maintained deliberately. Over the years, I have found the following guiding principles to play a key…

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