Why We Should Not Be Afraid Of Failure
14 September 2022
Those who refuse to fail also refuse to succeed.
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Why Worry? We Will All Experience Failure And Die
10 September 2017
The Washington Post recounts the story of an Alaska man who killed his girlfriend while trying to commit suicide.
The Height Of Success Is To Contemplate One’s Own Failure
26 April 2015
GQ devotes a fascinating and moving article to Buzz Aldrin, a war hero, world-level scientist and, incidentally, the second man to walk on the moon.
Failure Is The Recipe For Success
28 December 2014
I read this morning in the always-excellent Sports Illustrated a profile of P.K. Subban, the unconventional star of the Montreal Canadiens and the highest paid defenseman of the NHL.
Meta: Innovating By Breaking The Rules
15 July 2026
At Meta, the prevailing culture is one of risk – borne by everyone else.
Victor Wembanyama’s Management Lesson
18 June 2026
Victor Wembanyama, aka “Wemby,” suffered a painful defeat with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.
Ted Turner, Or The Adventure Of Entrepreneurship
10 May 2026
The entrepreneur, who died a few days ago at the age of 87, was rightly celebrated for creating CNN. The rest of his life was every bit as extraordinary.
A Subjective Assessment Of The Tim Cook Era
28 April 2026
Does the comparison with Steve Jobs distort any evaluation of his successor’s tenure?
The Greatest Champions Aren’t Who You Think
15 April 2026
Some dominate their opponents. Others must first learn to master themselves.
Why Many Managers Get Pressure Wrong
4 March 2026
The new season of the documentary series “Drive to Survive,” Netflix’s behind-the-scenes look at Formula 1, portrays a world where everything is pushed to the limit. In that environment, managing pressure makes the difference between performance and failure, and offers a management lesson that extends far beyond the racetrack.
Unlearning: A Prerequisite For Successfully Adapting To Generative AI
18 February 2026
The spread of generative artificial intelligence means that change will be the only constant in our professions over the coming years.
China’s “Blank-Page Revolution”: Silence Is Truly Golden
13 December 2022
A totalitarian regime caught at its own game.