Most executives don’t fail because their idea is bad; they fail because the timing and framing are beyond what their people are currently willing to accept. The Overton Window is a simple model that explains how someone can systematically increase the adoption of radical ideas. What is the Overton Window? The Overton Window was developed by Joseph Overton,ContinueContinue reading “The Overton Window: How Radical Ideas Become Acceptable”
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Succession Without The Drama: Lessons In Leadership Transition
Succession is often depicted as a chaotic and combative affair, from TVB’s Succession War to HBO’s Succession. Whether in modern boardrooms or ancient dynasties, these stories share a common theme: ambition, conflict, and the pursuit of power. Fortunately, in the real world, corporate succession tends to be less about theatrics and more about sustainability andContinueContinue reading “Succession Without The Drama: Lessons In Leadership Transition”
The Marble Jar: How Can Leaders Really Build Trust
If there’s one leadership lesson I wish I’d learnt earlier, it’s this: trust isn’t a grand gesture, it’s a jar of small marbles. The idea revolved around Brené Brown’s story about how her daughter was distraught when some of her classmates broke her trust, and she was trying to help her understand whom she couldContinueContinue reading “The Marble Jar: How Can Leaders Really Build Trust”