Where Faith Meets Business Excellence
We've all heard the saying: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." But what if the best way to go far isn’t the straightest path? That’s the idea behind “obliquity,” a…
Read More Want profit? Try focusing on solving customer needs instead
In today's fast-paced business environment, leadership must constantly evolve. Many people want to become great leaders, but the real test is staying great over time. As businesses face more and more changes amidst uncertainty, what qualities help leaders not only…
Read More Navigating Uncertainty: Leadership Lessons for Today’s World
Pixar Animation Studios has captivated audiences worldwide with its enchanting animated films. Since becoming part of Walt Disney Studios in 2006, Pixar has maintained its distinct storytelling style, stunning visuals, and unforgettable plots. The studio’s achievements are reflected in its…
Read More Beyond Cartoons: Pixar’s Storytelling Secrets for Effective Leadership
In leadership and business, one key factor stands out: influence. This quiet but powerful force shapes decisions, drives change, and affects results at every level of an organization. Though it's critical, influence often operates in the background, unnoticed behind more…
Leadership Memo 2024-9 Over the past few months, we've been following Bill Anderson's audacious strategy to revitalize Bayer, the struggling German pharmaceutical giant. At the heart of this corporate experiment lies Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO), a corporate experiment unlike any…
Read More Bayer’s New Model: Bill Anderson’s Vision and Early Results
Leadership is a topic I've spoken and written about extensively. Today, I'd like to address a rarely discussed aspect: when and why a leader should step down. Leaving as a leader is never easy. The timing never seems right. Departing…
Read More Knowing When to Step Down: A Leader’s Guide to Timely Departures
Do you know that storytelling is a crucial skill for effective leadership in today’s business world? In their book The Leadership Challenge, Professors James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner identify five essential leadership practices: Model the Way Inspire a…
Read More Beyond Words: Storytelling as a Catalyst for Effective Leadership
Leadership Memo 2024-8 In recent months, I introduced you to the most audacious corporate experiment in recent years: Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). DSO is Bill Anderson’s bold strategy to revive Bayer, the struggling German pharmaceutical giant. I’ve explained what DSO…
Read More Beyond Hierarchies: The Challenges and Promise of Bayer’s Decentralization Strategy
Imagine a company where feedback is not just an afterthought but a driving force behind cultural evolution. At Lufthansa Airlines, feedback goes beyond assessing performance—it's a cornerstone for shaping culture and fostering continuous improvement. In a recent candid discussion, Jens…
Read More How Feedback Fuels Cultural Growth: Lessons from Lufthansa Airlines
Leadership Memo 2024-7 In April, I introduced you to the most audacious corporate experiment in recent years: Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). DSO is Bill Anderson’s answer to fighting bureaucracy. It’ll allow his company, the German pharmaceutical goliath Bayer, to get…
Read More Meet Bill Anderson: The Man Behind Bayer’s Bold Move Towards Agility
