Poverty tanks far too many organizations. Yet individual leaders can outrun its wiles. After seeing too many workers caught in endless poverty, I’ve felt compelled to ask this question: How can we lead from a brain’s position within poverty? Workplace Oppression Look at oppression around you – and sometimes you see more bullies than brains. Yet, […] Read more… Read More»
I spent the last few days at a National Association of Corporate Directors leadership conference. I had the great privilege of sharing the “innovation stage” in their Social Media Lab with none other than our very own Ted Coiné, as each of us gave a 20 minute talk about how social media is deeply changing […] Read more… Read More»
From Theatre Director to executive presentation coach – it is no wonder to me that this week’s guest, Achim Nowak, is so in demand. Join me as I learn the secrets of powerful communication with this author of Infectious. Just a few lines from our fascinating talk: “What is the secret that set the winners […] Read more… Read More»
There’s a powerful, lasting myth about business that I’ve made it my life’s calling to debunk: the idea that companies pursue the right thing to do (good karma) at the expense of profits (good business). That false dichotomy is just plain stupid . Yup. I said it, and I’m not taking it back. Yes, you […] Read more… Read More»
A frequent theme in my work is that young people are geniuses from which we have much to learn. I spent the first 14 years of my career in the classroom with kids from Kindergarten to second grade. I cherished this time in my life; students this age are brave and bold, comfortable with their […] Read more… Read More»
It’s like the Beatles arriving in America all over again. The winds are changing, the boomers are aging, and the reigns of start-ups, small businesses and enterprises are slowly but surely being turned over to the Millennials. Much like when John, Paul, George and Ringo came ashore, there was some resistance to the movement, but […] Read more… Read More»
Creating and managing change is at the forefront of what it means to be a leader. Yet we seem to know so little about it in practice. Here are my favorite three examples of dangerous myths about change that need to be retired immediately. Myth 1 Change is the only constant; we need to change […] Read more… Read More»
I’ve recently been conducting research related to bias in interviewing and hiring and in doing so uncovered some excellent and surprising information on how to build a greater awareness of ones bias in the hiring process. This research has also unintentionally helped me develop a more acute awareness of the role of bias and it’s […] Read more… Read More»
A good white collar job provides all sorts of comforts in the office for the employees. There’s air-conditioning to keep everyone cool, hot coffee to warm things up and get people going throughout the day and into the night, and a break room where they can take a breather among other things. But for […] Read more… Read More»
In a recent post, Shawn Murphy outlined the role of trust in keeping people from leaving an organization. I wholeheartedly agree with Shawn’s thoughts identifying important causes of bleeding talent particularly after an organizational workforce reduction (RIF). Remaining employees feel burdened by the increased workloads that they are now carrying. They feel resentful of […] Read more… Read More»
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