Hundreds of founders look to me for advice. I advocate that founders set the new leader up to succeed well in advance of their departure. I advocate that when the new leader takes over, the ...
The interview is nearing its end. You know this is true not by the clock but rather by the final question: “Do you have any questions for us?”There are a number of approaches, right? You can ask a ...
Okay, time for a quick pop quiz. Which do you think is more important for a leader:A. To have all the answers, or B. To ask the right questions?A. To do everything perfectly, or B. To make ...
According to a recent NY Times/Siena College survey, 64% of Americans have little faith that our polarized world will change. They don’t believe that this polarization can be overcome. I’m not ...
People pleasing has always been a part of my DNA (are you feeling seen?). When I was growing up, I asked myself, “Who do I need to please?” The answer was clear: EVERYBODY. My parents were at the ...
True Story: two organizations, same sector. Organization #1: A huge budget and massive brand awareness. They focus on bringing in small-dollar donors as “members” who are helping them create “good ...
