No Bullsh!t Leadership Moment 160. What Can We Learn From the Best of the Best?
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Feb 15, 2026 Short bursts of leadership wisdom drawn from studying top performers and legendary CEOs. A warning about memoirs that rewrite success with hindsight. Three practical themes from CEO interviews: setting tempo, aiming big with discipline, and balancing external demands with internal capability. A reminder to filter advice with a sharp bullshit detector.
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Beware Attribution Bias In Memoirs
- Studying the greats reveals patterns behind exceptional performance rather than secrets or good looks.
- Martin G Moore warns that memoirs often suffer from attribution bias and oversimplify complex causes.
Only The CEO Sets Tempo
- Tempo rules: only the CEO can set the company's pace and tone.
- Martin G Moore argues no one will move faster than the CEO, so leaders must set a cracking pace.
Carry Company Ambition Relentlessly
- Play big ball by carrying the company's ambition through disciplined time management.
- Use talent management and operating rhythm to place A players, move on C players, and coach B players for impact.
