Friday, February 06, 2026

What Happens When We Can Quantify Some Aspects of a Decision But Not Others?

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Do we make biased decisions because we are obsessed with quantifying our decision analysis? Linda Chang, Erika Kirgios, Sendil Mullainathan,...
Monday, February 02, 2026

How Good is the Second Act for a Leader?

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Last week, I examined Mike Vrabel's path to the Super Bowl as a head coach in the National Football League.  I noted that 33% of Super ...
Friday, January 30, 2026

Training Your Team Members Boosts Your Productivity

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How much does your company invest in training and development for your employees?   Is the ROI positive?  Many executives scrutinize trainin...
Friday, January 23, 2026

Don't Just Observe Customer Pain Points; EXPERIENCE Them!

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When I joined Staples as a young MBA graduate, I spent part of my first week working in one of the retail locations.  I worked in the checko...
Saturday, January 17, 2026

Lessons from Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel's Leadership Journey

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What can we learn from the leadership journey of New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel?  This week, I sat down with Bryant University write...
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Using AI to Create a "Fantasy Board of Directors" for Yourself?

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What would it be like if you could have Steve Jobs and Warren Buffett serving as advisers as you lead your team and make difficult decisions...
Friday, January 09, 2026

Why Big Projects Run Over Budget and Behind Schedule

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Have you been involved in a major project that ran well over budget and way behind schedule?  I'm sure the answer is yes.  We all have e...