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Recent Articles from Todd Ordal
Business Growth: Paul Romer to the Rescue
Execution becomes the mantra for many CEOs once they have a viable product or service, as it should.
Organizational Effectiveness: Rules or Vision?
If governments intervene in the name of saving jobs, they really just mess up free trade and spread the cost of saving obsolescent skills over the rest of us.
You Must Know the Critical Elements of Strategy
There’s a good dose of observation, planning and choice in successful ventures.
Take a Sip of a Different Kind of Kool-Aid
You don’t have to quit your job, but consider rubbing elbows with executives who have different business models, different strengths, different strategies, different methods for dealing with their board, and perhaps a different age group.
"You're the Best!" Isn't Good Enough
Leaders and managers need to prepare for conversations, so they can engage in specifics - not to micromanage but to get beyond platitudes.
Strategic Thinking and Leadership: General Electric’s Lightbulb Dims
In the light of history, GE’s success may have been more about demanding performance than grand strategy.
Laughter of the Hyenas: Is a Competitive Advantage Sustainable?
When people have their antennae up and eyes open and have a process to look at the future, they think about disruptors.
The Three Interview Questions You Need to Hire a Senior Executive
Getting the team right is critical and probably deserved more thought, even when you’re desperate.
Simplicity and Structure Lead to Success
Why can some leaders successfully drive change with speed and others overcomplicate issues?
It Takes an Army
You’ll completely lose credibility if you go through the process but make little or no effort to change or don’t let them give you feedback.
Are You a Tad Dull?
I’ve also seen and worked with effective executives who didn’t light up the room with their mere presence. Intelligence, compassion, self-awareness and control are more effective than bluster.
