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Warren Buffett’s ABCs of Business Decay

Warren Buffett, at 94 years old, is the CEO of one of the most successful businesses of modern times, Berkshire Hathaway. Because of his age, he is frequently asked about his successor. Buffett, who has stated he won’t step down until the right time, shared this about his unnamed replacement last year: β€œMy successor will […]

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Focus on the ‘What’ – Leadership Insights from Phil Knight

β€œDon’t tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and let them surprise you with the results.” – Phil Knight, Nike founder, in his bookΒ Shoe Dog. Leaders often struggle with this challenge. They get promoted based on how they do things. But the more responsibility leaders take on, the more leadership becomes […]

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Leadership Is About Finding the Best Idea, Not Having It

I was visiting with a colleague today who told me about some consulting work he had been doing. He came across a firm that studies how ideas are developed and used within an organization. One thing he shared that I have found to be true: the best ideas have nothing to do with a person’s […]

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The Power of EQ: Why Emotional Quotient Matters More Than IQ

We’ve all heard the term IQ, which stands for Intelligence Quotient. It’s a numerical measurement of how well you perform educational functions, with 100 being the average score. For years, IQ was considered a predictor of success. However, we all know individuals with high IQs who lack personal skills and leadership ability. In response to […]

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