Interviewing for anything, whether it’s for college acceptance or a CEO position, requires skill to set yourself apart from the competition. Read my four tips for being successful in interviews.
Mort Feinberg: My Executive Coach
Dr. Feinberg was my executive coach through a significant part of my career. I strongly recommend that senior executives, especially CEOs, use coaches to further develop themselves and their teams.
Identifying and Managing Corporate Risk
Since risks cannot be driven to zero, companies must determine the amount of money they are willing to spend and how much risk they want to accept. Discover some of the ways to track risk so that you make an informed decision.
Control Systems for Business Optimization
When designing a system like an elevator or spaceship, engineers use control systems to ensure they work properly. I’ve found that control systems can also be used in organizations to optimize performance and resources.
Managing Cadence and Stress for Optimal Team Performance
To keep productivity high, leaders must manage the workload and stress levels of their teams. Too much work or stress leads to burnout and lower creativity and innovation.
Universities: Wrestling with the Law of Minimal Organization Growth
Universities, like corporations, must follow the laws of minimal growth to remain healthy. To mitigate excessive tuition, they must be creative to generate the necessary revenue.
Law of Minimal Growth for Organizational Health
All organizations must grow revenue by 7-10% each year to remain healthy and viable.
Repetition is a Refrain
When people repeat themselves, whether due to memory issues or conversation styles, it can be frustrating for the listener. But if you think of it as a refrain from a song or poem, then suddenly, it isn’t as annoying.
Time Scale Model: Frequency of Employee Interactions
As a leader, each of your team members requires some supervision, but the frequency varies from person to person. I use a time scale model to determine the optimal cadence.
Quizzes and Tests
In this section, we will collect quizzes, tests, and diagnostic tools to help expand upon the material on this website.