Market Garden Leadership

I hear a lot of big talk from leaders. Epic plans! Grandiose statements about “doing this” and “delivering on that!” Big talk is important. It can

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End of the Line

I talk about my work. I plan my work. I have an extensive and well organized Wunderlist. I document every meeting in Evernote. I need to get

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Make or Break

“Strategy execution is the responsibility that makes or breaks executives.”– Alan Branche and Sam Bodley-ScottToday I have a singular focus.Execution.Getting to the execution phase of

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Culture of Convenience

“The differentiator is the execution.” It’s funny about corporate cultures, norms, and expectations. They differ so dramatically in every organization. I’m going through a period

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No Flexing = No Respect for HR

“HR needs to be more strategic.”“HR won’t get any respect unless they focus on more strategic issues.”“HR shouldn’t focus on the details…we need to be

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Strategy v. Execution

Are these words at odds with each other? Is it possible to develop a strategic plan and also lead the execution of that plan? I’m not talking

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