Trying to make the complicated simple with strategy, leadership, performance, and story telling
Ever notice that kids constantly ask ‘why’? They’re onto something – that’s how they learn and grow.
The best leaders don’t just give orders; they encourage their teams to ask ‘why’ and find better solutions.
Curiosity isn’t just the spark of invention; it’s also the fuel that keeps the fire burning.
Thinking philosophically is messy, but also creative.
Formulaic thinking is efficient but limited.
We need leaders to ask questions and explore ideas.
One challenges the status quo, one conforms to it.
The narrative of competition is always external. Outside forces wanting to stop you.
The truth is they are obstacles and impediments, the real competition is yourself.
Being better than you were yesterday and being ready if and when the opportunity strikes.
Good decisions don’t just come out of thoughtful curiosity and savvy thinking.
It comes out of being in the right mindset to make a good decision.
There is a word hangry for a reason. The question to ask is should you be making a decision in your state?
Everything in moderation.
Too little information slows learning and improvement.
Too much information overwhelms and shuts down learning and processing.
Balance is key to creating progress and limiting confusion.
Doing more things is seen as important but it bulks you up and slows you down.
Doing less things better slims you down and speeds you up.
More is less, less is more.
Having a metric is designed to be a target, more good, less bad.
If only this were true. A metric is just a guide for direction.
Unpacking the nuances around the metrics is going to be the only way to reveal if your team is performing or not.
We live in a moment where exerting power on others is seen as noble. It is why certain politicians, CEOs, and film execs stay in power.
The irony is that it is easy to be mean, but it takes real strength and leadership to be kind.
Always choose kindness.
From average to good requires fundamental, structural improvements. It is a huge jump.
From good to great requires tiny improvements and consistently not making mistakes.
It is less of what you do do, and more of what you don’t.
You can’t take off on a broken runway.
If you want your team to fly, you need to clear their path.
Make all the decisions you need to make so that their path is as clear as possible.
Luke McMeeken-Ruscoe