The new Summer 2006 issue of Strategy + Business offers an excellent article on “The Neuroscience of Leadership.” A large part of this article focuses on “aha-moments” which it calls “moments of insight.” The article translates recent neuroscientific research about how the brain works into practical leadership advice. Here are a few key takeaways: If [...]

Actively surround yourself with smart people who will challenge you to think, change, and grow. When someone takes the time to offer sincere criticism, listen carefully and treasure their very precious gift.

My friend, Rajesh Setty, often speaks and writes about the importance of leverage.When you face an obstacle or a challenge, don’t just throw your weight against it. What tasks and activities can you hand off to other people? How can you include other people in your project who can help you get it done better [...]

What does an aha-moment look like? Here’s one example. Recently, I chatted with a friend who had a successful twenty-year career with a Madison Avenue advertising agency. He has left the agency to launch his own company. When I asked him how the transition was going, here’s what he said: “When I started my own [...]