by Heather Hughes on September 21, 2016
Colin Cowherd interviewed Urban Meyer today. Cowherd’s main bit of commentary: “Greatness creates clarity.” To this I say, yes, and clarity creates greatness. (On the flip side, beware obfuscation.) I’ve written a fair amount about valuable lessons I’ve learned from great business leaders. The gist of what these leaders taught me was to be clear-minded […]
by Heather Hughes on April 25, 2013
Spencer Kirk As head of marketing for Extra Space, I thought of myself as the protector of the value that marketing could add. This included creating brand equity to accelerate lease up. One day, Spencer said to me, “Think like an owner.” My responsibility broadened instantly. This was probably the most generous assignment I’d ever […]
by Heather Hughes on April 23, 2013
Spencer Kirk Spencer Kirk advocated hiring great people and then letting them do what they did best. He set big picture goals with the executive team and let us run with it. Spencer frequently said, “Better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission.” In other words, “Think for yourself. Have confidence. I believe in you. […]
