Leadership today isn't what it used to be. The world’s changing faster than ever. Politics, technology, society, you name it. What worked yesterday doesn’t work now. So, if you want your team to thrive, not just survive, it’s time to…
Category: Business Agility
From Influence to Impact: 10 Non-Negotiables of Modern Leadership
Leadership Memo 2025-6 Leadership isn't about job titles or fancy offices. I learned that the hard way when a CEO once called an executive meeting with one agenda item: me. At the time, I was just a director, not even…
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The Ownership Shift: What Bayer’s DSO Teaches Us About Leading Differently
Leadership Memo 2025-5 Last month, we explored how Bayer’s Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) transformation has been going after one year. This time, let’s take a closer look at how DSO really works in everyday practice. CEO Bill Anderson points to…
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From Bureaucracy to Breakthrough: Bayer’s DSO Revolution in Year One
Leadership Memo 2025-4 Last year, I wrote a mini-series on Bayer's audacious corporate experiment under CEO Bill Anderson. A year has passed. Let’s see how this bold venture is faring. Let me refresh your memory. Bayer is a US$50 billion…
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5 Leadership Lessons You Can Only Learn the Hard Way
Leadership Memo 2025-2 Leadership is often painted as a path to influence and impact. But what no one tells you is that it comes with hidden challenges that can only be learned through experience. And no textbook or training can…
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The DEI Conversation: Beyond Surface Solutions
The conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) often swings back and forth. Recently, Meta and McDonald’s announced cuts to their DEI programs, showing this pattern again. After many companies embraced DEI following George Floyd’s death in 2020, economic pressures…
Resolution Revolution: From Finding Your Why to Slaying Meetings in 2025
Leadership Memo 2025-1 The world is moving at a frantic pace, and you may feel the pressure of staying one step ahead. Or maybe just keeping up. Perhaps you’re trying to make sense of your life and add a little…
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Starting Small to Achieve Big: A Fresh Perspective on New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year! As another year begins, many of us dive into the tradition of setting New Year's resolutions. But resolutions can be surprisingly tricky. We often set big goals that feel overwhelming, causing us to lose steam before we…
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Year-End Gratitude and a Special Gift for You!
Leadership Memo 2024-12 As the year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we've shared and I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude. To my subscribers, clients, and colleagues, your support,…
From Ashes to Triumph: How Notre Dame Inspires Leaders Everywhere
Five and a half years after a devastating fire, Notre Dame Cathedral, the 860-year-old masterpiece of Gothic architecture in France, stands restored. It is a powerful example of what can be achieved through teamwork and skill. Its reopening is more…
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