3 Questions No Leader Should Ever Ask

At ghSMART, we advise board members and CEOs of large companies on their most important leadership issues. One of the most important skills we discuss is making sure they are consulting on the right questions.

I think of a “right” question as one that matters – a question that will cut to the heart of an issue, produce an answer on which the leader can act and provide the highest value to the leader in terms of results.

Want A Stronger Team? Ask Better Questions

We’d be willing to bet that pretty much every leader is on the lookout for ways to run better meetings. It’s a delicate balancing act to find the right combination of problem-solving, voicing concerns, and collaborating – and if you mess up that balance, you’re unlikely to get anything done in a meeting at all.

19 Ways To Live Well And Sanely In Crazy Times

There’s no discounting the fact that we’re living through some crazy times. With political upheavals, game-changing social media movements and chaotic world events, there’s a lot going on.

I’m not about to overlook the tremendous opportunities that exist these days, but with spring cleaning right around the corner, I’ve been focusing on this question: how can we live well in these crazy times?

Don’t add to the craziness.

How The Internet Of Things Is Changing Business

Since topping the list of Gartner’s Hype Cycle back in 2014, the Internet of Things (IoT) has risen to the top of business leaders’ attention across the country. In fact, according to a report by Forbes, IoT outranks artificial intelligence, robotics and numerous other technological concerns as “the most important technology initiative by senior executives.

SHINY NEW GADGET THE MONTH: FIXD

When was the last time you turned on your car, pulled out of the driveway and suddenly noticed the engine light pop up on your dashboard? You probably just ignored it and drove to your destination. Maybe the next day you spent some time trying to get to the bottom of the issue, only to come up short.

Cash In On Your Million-Dollar Idea

So, you came up with a brilliant idea. A million-dollar idea, even! But right now, that’s all it is. The question is, how do you turn that big concept into cold, hard cash?

Write it down. How many light-bulb moments do you have at 2:00 a.m. and then forget come 9? Or, worried that your idea will be stolen, you keep it to yourself, promising to chase it down when you finally get the time.