“Leaders who are value creators follow a simple equation for success, the algebra of value creation.”
Value creators see the chessboard. They consider the next two to three moves required to address chokepoints that could impede execution and rally people to make course corrections to stay on track to the goal. Time to Read: 2 min. In the dynamic and volatile operating environment we find ourselves in, stakeholders are looking to […]
Kevin McKenzie “Value creators play the long game and are valued as strategic partners.”
To be known as Value Creators, we must adopt inquiry mindsets. We must also think beyond just our skillsets to build deeper trust and confidence. This is the third segment in the Whatif? Wednesday Thought Letter series on the big questions we need to ask ourselves to unlock our better leaders. Time to Read: 3 […]
“Look, no one has all the answers, all the time.”
The problem is if you are right then the other party feels they must be wrong. That’s not conducive to developing intimacy and building trust. This is the second in a series of three Whatif Wednesday Thought Letters on unlocking your better leader. Time to Read: 3 min. Last week I raised the first of […]
“Reflective thinking is crucial to unlocking a better version of ourselves.”
What if you shifted your mindset from being the smartest person in the room to being the most trusted person in the room? This is the first of a series of three Whatif Wednesday Thought Letters on unlocking your better leader. Time to Read: 3 min. Life is busy. We just don’t get enough time […]
“Contribution gets recognized; impact get rewarded.”
Value creators think differently. They go beyond contribution and focus on the impact they can have on customers, employees, and stakeholders. Time to Read: 3 min. Everyone wants to contribute to whatever endeavor they are involved with. Whether it’s work, family, friends, or community, we want to do our bit to help. In an organization, […]
“Sooner or later, it occurs to you that it’s all about your mindset.”
Value creators focus less on the attributes of their skills or offering and more on the problem they can solve. Welcome to the Whatif? Wednesday Thought Letter Time to Read: 3 min. My intent is to provide a pithy perspective, i.e., 500 words or less, on topics relevant to your leadership agenda. My hope is […]