Most successful executives are filled with self doubt and humility
Jim Collins research highlights that top-performing executives often struggle with self-doubt and lead with humility. This counterintuitive finding challenges the image of the ego-driven leader and marks a key characteristic of enduring company success.
I’ve returned from my Diwali break and wanted to highlight the posthumous release of Douglas Adams' book, A Salmon of Doubt. The collection features unfinished writings and essays recovered from his computer after his death.
AI can generate plausible personality critiques, but a more useful workflow is to demand evidence and then have multiple models rate the strength of that evidence.
I highlight an experiment by the Annals of Improbable Research involving mailing various unusual items. While two-thirds reached their destination, I doubt the Indian postal service would be as successful with such a test.
I share a link to the AFL-CIO’s Executive Paywatch, highlighting the debate regarding whether CEOs are paid too much and providing data on the massive compensation gap between top executives and average workers.