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Who Should Be In Your Top Team?

Who Should Be In Your Top Team?

A growth-oriented organization must have a formidable executive team at the top. It may be called the “top team” or “core team”. Who qualifies to be a part of this senior team of a selected few? I have listed a few qualities of potential leaders like culture fit, result-oriented, self-managed, responsible, hard worker, good communicator…

When Does An Entrepreneur Lose Focus?

When Does An Entrepreneur Lose Focus?

Among other things, consistent focus is essential for business success. Many entrepreneurial journeys derail because of a loss of focus along the way. Why do entrepreneurs lose focus? A hugely successful business leader explained it very well. Focus is lost when there are no constraints. Constraints create discipline. They act as guard rails preventing derailment.…

Leaders Must Be Accessible

Leaders Must Be Accessible

Leadership is a responsible position. Among other responsibilities, they must be accessible through at least one communication channel to those from their constituencies who may need them. Amazon chief Jeff Bezos has made his email address globally known. If you write to him, you will certainly get a reply. I have got it twice. Of…

How To Make Well-Rounded Decisions?

How To Make Well-Rounded Decisions?

Business decisions come in all shapes and sizes. They affect different types of stakeholders differently. Thoughtful leaders ensure that when the decisions are made, they are well-rounded in which the interests of those absent are also considered. Starbucks ex-chairman and CEO Howard Schultz has said “At Starbucks, in all weekly senior leadership meetings and quarterly…