Tim Cook hands Apple’s CEO role to John Ternus on September 1 after 15 years, during which the company’s value grew from a few hundred billion to five trillion. Many are asking whether Ternus can fill the role. I think the more relevant question is why his position is harder than Cook’s ever was. […]
Jobs Had Taste. Cook Had Data. Apple’s New CEO Has Neither Read More »
We often falsely assume we have to execute on tasks as quickly as possible. That’s why we also believe we should rush and keep our thinking simple to get stuff done. That might be true in some cases, but it’s wrong in most. Why? If we don’t take enough time to think, to challenge,
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Many leaders have been taught to set realistic goals. Realistic usually means achievable. Otherwise, they think they risk demotivating the team. Psychologically, this is based on the concept that people are motivated when they believe their effort can lead to success. Some have learned that this isn’t enough. If you want to perform better than
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The technological side is moving on its own. Leading AI researchers now place Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), machines that reason and learn across domains at roughly human level, within the next 10 to 20 years. Whatever the exact date, the direction is settled. Tasks that can be automated will be. That prospect excites me
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“Andreas von der Heydt argues that the distinctly human capabilities AI cannot meaningfully replicate will become the true foundation of strategy and leadership in the years ahead. His Five Core Competencies and 10 Human Power Skills provide a strong framework for developing those capabilities with intention and discipline. Leaders and organizations that invest in these
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