Newsletter 24. Essay only for the holiday. The biggest thing that divides people making decisions is not liberal vs. conservative, young vs. old, family vs. career, or eastern vs. western. It’s long-term vs. short term. For every decision you make — every one — this comes into play. Should I send my kids to the…
What would you do if you got laid off tomorrow? What would you do if your company offered you a promotion tomorrow? If a friend recommended you for a job in another company? If a former colleague asked to be your partner in a startup? If you were offered a consulting gig somewhere that you…
Writing a strategy document is the best way to make sure you, your business, or your organization move forward in a thoughtful way. It’s a discipline you should follow. What is a strategy document? “What is strategy?” is a tricky question, addressed by everyone from Michael Porter to every boss on the planet. But there’s…
The word “strategic” appears in all sorts of analytical writing, but people seem to be confused about what it actually means. I share a simple definition, along with a test you can use for whether what you’re describing is truly strategic or not. There’s plenty of room for confusion here. When I started my 20-year…