Steve Jobs and Bill Gates The irony of this blog post is that I’m writing it from Redmond, Washington where I’m working on a large project for Microsoft. I respect Microsoft as an organization. And I deeply respect Bill Gates. But I never loved any of the many PCs I’ve owned. And I love my [...]
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Heard these? 4 Stories That Stop Adaptive Change
Nothing stays the same for long today, and leaders need to adapt quickly, nimbly, and responsibly — while keeping an eye on both the business and their team. This type of change requires not only making the changes themselves, but also tending the process of change for those around them. Being the most effective leader [...]
The Courage of Self Development
She made the leap necessary to recognize that how others perceived her at work would trump any of her good intentions. This was a pivotal shift. Every once in a while life kicks our butt. The Proverbial Wake-Up Call comes, and it’s usually when we least expect it. How we choose to handle the jolt is [...]
Employee Engagement Needs To Be A Movement, Not A Strategy
So there’s nothing as prestigious as a post from Seth Godin to build on my recent observations about employee engagement! He makes three important distinctions between an organization a movement a philosophy. I would add a few additional observations: • An organization is a non-human entity created to get something done. Whatever “humanity” it embodies [...]
Employee Engagement: Start From Where You Are
I was so inspired last week by a group of managers attending a workshop Jake Brewer and I did on the topic of employee engagement. Jake brought the content expertise; I brought the linkages between employee engagement and great corporate cultures. What was most satisfying was seeing this group realize its own power. They came [...]
Witnessing Synergy
Have you ever witnessed synergy taking place in real time? I was mediating a session between two clients yesterday. We started by setting the stage for them to share their individual perspectives regarding a touchy work situation. Lots of emotions at stake for both of them. They were expecting, and prepared for, a difficult conversation. [...]