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Equip your mind for today’s non routine world.
As non routine challenges rise, so do questions for leaders. How should we define effective leadership? How should today’s leaders think differently? How should they train differently? Each of our articles are based in rigorous research, providing you with cutting-edge insights and clear-cut answers to some of the most pressing questions in today's non routine world.
Four keys to unlock the potential of your team’s performance.
Imagine the challenge of coaching a new sports team without established roles, defined goals, clear scorekeeping methods, or effective communication strategies. It's hardly conceivable. However, in the business world, a lack of clarity in these crucial areas is surprisingly common, which means you have a gap in one or several of your functional strategies.
SNAP 2.0—Improve EQ for Teams.
Numerous strategies for boosting individual EQ are available, ranging from the insights in Daniel Goleman’s seminal book to the 66 techniques outlined in Emotional Intelligence 2.0. However, there hasn't been a universal method for teams to elevate their EQ – until now.
How to Frame Your Competitive Advantage
While points of difference are the most compelling and unique reason to choose your offering, it’s only one third of the equation. A more robust frame is necessary.
How Leaders Can Avoid Black Swans.
The logic pitfalls that cause leaders to miss out on the bigger picture.
Beyond 10,000 Hours: The Learning Path of Non-Routine Leaders
Malcolm Gladwell's "10,000 Hour Rule" for expertise, featured in his 2008 best-seller "Outliers," captivated audiences with its simplicity. However, the real world, rapidly evolving, makes this decade-long journey to mastery impractical.
"What's Going On?" Leadership in Crisis.
In the words of Marvin Gaye, “What’s going on?” Leadership is in crisis, Marvin. That's what's going on.
Chasing Lightning—Serial Innovation.
For most leaders, innovation is as mysterious and lucky as understanding where lightning will strike; which explains why repeated (serial) innovation is so rare.
Sensemaking - The Advantage of Non Routine Leaders™
Today's most effective leaders have transitioned from a 'problem-solver,' to a 'problem-sensemaker.' Have you?
Introducing the “Non Routine Leader™”
Leadership, as we know it, demands revision. For centuries, the role of leaders has been to guide and direct their teams with efficient routines and strategy through a mostly stable business landscape. But what happens when the landscape is no longer stable, and routine approaches have become a thing of the past?
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