- 1.See the world as a startup does
Professor Rory McDonald, an expert in disruptive strategy, urges corporate leaders to learn from startups—and preschoolers—as they seek to reinvent their organizations.
- 2.Develop a personal early warning system to avoid making bad leadership choices
By understanding the mistakes you’re most likely to make — and when you’re most likely to make them — you can maximize your effectiveness and opportunities. See also “Diagnose your risk of unforced errors.”
- 3.Five ways to harness the power of purpose
Lose the lofty statement, and instead explain what you provide to your customers and why it matters.
- 4.10 principles of organization designThese fundamental guidelines, drawn from experience, can help you reshape your organization to fit your business strategy. See also “A guide to organization design.”
- 5.Six reasons successful leaders love questions
Asking questions and listening to the questions of others helps leaders make better decisions.
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