High Performance
What makes for an exceptional leader
The ability to rise to the occasion, have a vision, be decisive, and think about now
Category : leadership
Lee Kuan Yew: A leadership style that got results
Lee turned Singapore into a prosperous, developed nation in one generation. On his first death anniversary, a glimpse into his thoughts on leadership and governance
The emperor’s new clothes: Unravelling the disconnect between intention and results
Organizations end up overlooking obvious pitfalls when leaders fail to be inclusive or seek feedback
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Managing the matrix: How to cope with ambiguity and change
A matrix organization is more flexible and better able to respond to dynamic situations. But working in a matrix requires a different set of skills than in hierarchical structures. Insights from Kevan Hall’s book ‘Making the Matrix Work’
What's common to Hitler and company budgets?
Hitler's focus on battles, not the war cost Germany its sovereignty. That's exactly what happens to companies which focus on annual budgets alone.
Sam Pitroda: The big dreamer
How Pitroda created a modern digital telecom network, backed by publicly-funded R&D
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The most successful football manager shares how to be a great leader
Insights from the book ‘Leading’ by Alex Ferguson, former manager of Manchester United with Michael Moritz, chairman of Sequoia Capital.
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How to make meetings purposeful
Insights from Al Pittampalli’s book ‘Read This Before Our Next Meeting’ on how to get more done
Why Abdul Kalam continues to matter
It was not without reason that he was called the ‘people's president'. He had a moral compass that pointed True North
The Spotlight on Incest
Why it often takes an outsider to bring change and why everybody in leadership positions ought to put the movie ‘Spotlight’ on their list of mandatory viewing
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