by Scott W Zimmerman | Dec 27, 2022 | Blog
The most pervasive cause of organizational under-performance is lack of focus and drifting attention. Without a narrow focus on specific behaviors that will transform results, leaders invariably fall into a responsive-reaction orientation at work. This orientation...
by Scott W Zimmerman | Dec 18, 2022 | Blog
A couple of weeks ago, I asked the leaders in one of our portfolio companies: What’s the ONE thing that changes everything in your area of responsibility? When tackling this question, it can be challenging for leaders to...
by Scott W Zimmerman | Dec 15, 2022 | Blog
Recently, I was impressed by a post-game interview with Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown, two stars from the NFL’s winningest team. As you read Jalen’s comments below, imagine if your organization’s performers were infected with his vision, his continuous...
by Scott W Zimmerman | Dec 31, 2020 | Blog
Originally featured in Real Leaders! Is your professional life prioritizing what matters most to you? Could you use last week’s schedule as evidence? Leaders’ work lives have become a whirlwind of daily demands – packed schedules, urgent meetings, pressing deadlines,...
by Scott W Zimmerman | Sep 17, 2020 | Blog, Watch
When a business, team, or leader is not experiencing the success they want, they are prone to falling into two related traps. Since leader results are a reflection of the quality of their decisions, extraordinary leaders recognize the importance of dedicating time to...
by Scott W Zimmerman | Sep 17, 2020 | Blog, Watch
When businesses underperform, I invariably see leaders who have fallen into the “MORE” trap (i.e., working longer, trying harder, going faster). While no one will fault their effort, results often continue to fall short. In this four-minute video, I highlight: ...
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