Emotions can poison decision making and lead to short-sightedness, but passion can also inspire commitment and creativity. The key is to harness emotions so they help achieve objectives. When I discuss decision making with my students, we always start with … Continued
Executives chosen to serve on top-level panels such as boards of directors or strategic steering committees face a common issue: such people are very busy running their own businesses, so how can they effectively provide oversight and leadership given their … Continued
In business, as in sport, there are heroes. On the sports field it could be the player who scored a tournament-winning goal, and in business it’s the leader whose vision helped rejuvenate a tired company. But the CEO-worshipping “heroic leadership” … Continued