Richard Johnson Richard Johnson

Trust is Your Fastest Speed

While you can temporarily drive faster results through pressure and fear, that approach inevitably leads to burnout and resentment. Trust, however, creates a positive cycle…

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Richard Johnson Richard Johnson

No Leader is an Island

Ironically, while leadership connects you to countless lives, it can simultaneously feel like you're stranded on your own little island. That's why I've learned the importance of building bridges…

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Richard Johnson Richard Johnson

When Data-Driven Leadership Meets Human Accountability

In 2011, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings made what seemed like a sound, data-backed business move.

Internal usage stats showed DVD rentals were declining.

So, Hastings launched Qwikster.

A new brand. A new strategy. But the decision bombed. Customers were furious. Confused. Many canceled.

And then came the moment that defined Hastings' leadership…

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