THE LAW OF NAVIGATION - Leaders chart the course

The Manager's job is accomplished by providing Clear direction — not necessarily setting the direction themselves but ensuring that one is set.

Mushrooms are bringing us a message from nature.

Modern work demands knowledge transfer: the ability to apply knowledge to new situations and different domains. The ability to move freely, to shift from one category to another, is one of the chief characteristics of ‘abstract thinking.’”

A fast-growing company doesn’t necessarily have to belong to a fast-growing industry.

Freedom from distraction. Distractions – particularly cyber-distractions – risk destroying our productive potential. Removing complexity and distraction is critical to peak success. Focus on making a few brilliant projects rather than diluting your attention across countless ideas.

Practice self-awareness to understand when you are being dishonest

Identify your core commitments and be aware of them

A single cockroach will completely wreck the appeal of a bowl of cherries, while a cherry will do nothing at all for a bowl of cockroaches.

It can be hard to balance the work of project management and oversight with hands-on technical delivery. Some days you’re on a maker’s schedule, and some days you’re on a manager’s schedule.