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Energy from the Future
Whether explorers or entrepreneurs, the greatest source of energy and genius is the image of the distant new world we are creating. That's true for 12th…
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Amie Devero
Which Hard Problem?
There are lots of hard problems to solve. But choosing the right one to tackle during a strategic quagmire is hard. You need a wide-angle lens and a…
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Amie Devero
Integrity and Time: Part 3 of Managing Your Time
Reducing overwhelm and increasing productivity is great. But there is more available: A life you love and a path to becoming the person you want to be.
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Amie Devero
The Mechanics of Managing Your Time: Part 2 of 3
Your to-do list represents promises. It takes a robust system to keep your word about so much. But there's a bonus: Greater productivity and lower…
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Amie Devero
Managing Your Time: Part 1 of 3
Time management is about much more than time. It's about spending your life on what matters to you. That includes your work, but also, everything else.
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Why Due Process Matters
Maybe a Salvadorean immigrant doesn't evoke your sympathy. But, how will you feel if it's your neighbor or daughter next time? [Image courtesy of The…
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Amie Devero
Resilience Trumps All
Startups aim to accelerate execution and grow fast. But when conditions change, they have no strategic reserves. A resiliency strategy pays dividends.
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Amie Devero
Strategic Inertia
Persistence is a virtue. But refusing to quit is the more common strategic error.
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Amie Devero
Southwest's Strategic Shipwreck
Here's how a company dies. Not with a bang, but with a baggage fee.
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Amie Devero
Zeitgeist Inflection
Most strategists will clock and respond to a change in interest rates or cheaper competitors. But what about a change in vibes when the customer's…
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Subtraction in Action
Reducing your strategic focus to only a few key projects is the best way to accelerate your progress. But while it sounds good, doing it for real is…
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Subtraction Strategy
Strategic success depends on clarity and focus. But strategies often include so many projects that nothing is a priority, and no one can focus.
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Amie Devero
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