Betting on the Wrong Horse
Executives who can't admit hiring mistakes keep betting on toxic talent, sending a clear message: ego matters more than performance.
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Don't Be a Sh*t Manager
Management has been studied for over 120 years. Yet we're still surrounded by terrible leadership. Here are my rules for not being a sh*t manager.
Intuition Beats Data
Many executives assume "numbers first" makes you a strong decision-maker. But what about intuition, experience, and creativity? Sometimes the numbers need to be understood, then set aside, so we can make bold decisions that push past the plateau.
It Pays to Be a Quiet Professional, Not a Busy Bragger
In special operations, "busy braggers" are rejected. Corporate America should learn: quiet professionals optimize for output while busy braggers optimize for appearances. In the long run, quiet professionals win.
You Can’t Delegate Leadership Upward
Leadership is ownership; you can’t delegate it. When leaders tolerate upward delegation, they destroy decentralized command and train the organization to bypass managers and avoid responsibility.
Ego is an operating risk, not a leadership trait.
Ego doesn’t protect the business—it protects the leader.
Unexpected Teachers
Some of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned came from people I didn’t expect—on the range, in an empty office, or in my own home. These moments reshaped how I lead, parent, and show up.