Kevin Kruse

Most leaders have been taught the same old precepts: have an “open door” policy, rally around a common vision, make your employees happy and on and on. What if there was a better, faster, easier way to succeed as a leader? Based on my experience as a serial entrepreneur—having built...

I asked seven billionaires to give me their No. 1 piece of advice for productivity and time management. To my surprise, many referenced the evils of meetings, and it was Mark Cuban who told me, “Never take a meeting unless someone is writing you a check.” In his usual witty style, Cuban zeroed in...

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with a co-worker or family member shaking your head and wondering, “Where did that come from?” In their new book, HeadTrash 2: Dealing with and Overcoming Other People’s Junk, authors Tish Squillaro and Tim Thomas offer practical tips for identifying and dealing with...

In part one of this two-part article, I explained why successful leaders don’t have an open door policy (i.e., the practice of leaving their office doors “open” so that employees feel welcome to stop by at any time to meet informally, ask questions, or share feedback). While the goals are noble,...

Does your team lack cohesion? Do you often ask yourself if your employees are even taking you seriously? Would you like to transform your “me” culture into a “we” culture? In his new book, Leadership Lessons from a UPS Driver: Delivering a Culture of We, Not Me, former UPS International...

What if one of the most widely revered management practices was completely wrong? Is it possible that the “open door policy” is harmful to managers and individual contributors alike? Could it be that the “open door” just enables individual contributors to delegate their problems back onto management? An open...

I know firsthand that there has never been a better time to be an author. With traditional publishers, I’ve hit all the bestseller lists and as an indie-author, I make six figures a year from royalties and speaking engagements alone. Nothing builds your brand or attracts clients like having...

Dear Kevin, I have begun listening to your podcast recently, and I particularly liked your episode about not using to-do lists and instead, scheduling your day in 15-minute chunks. As someone who is naturally chaotic but desires discipline and order, this sounded very appealing — especially as I appreciate...

What do you do when Sir Richard Branson calls you out publicly on his blog? You challenge him to a $25,000 wager for charity, of course! Last month, I made a $25,000 bet with Sir Richard Branson that I could convince him that scheduling all tasks on your calendar is more effective than...

Would you like a powerful and lasting way to create fierce loyalty in any group setting? Do you want a master key to the hearts and minds of your next audience? In his book, Conversation Tactics: Strategies to Confront, Challenge, and Resolve, Patrick King teaches how to prepare for...