In organizational cultures where entitlement, selfishness and ego are the daily specials on the menu, how can you, as a leader, create the special sauce that turns a “me” culture into a “we” culture? How can you switch people’s point of focus from the individual level and shift it towards one that considers the overall benefit of the […] Read more… Read More»
“Now that I know what I know about our human minds, I firmly believe the more every human on our planet understands how the mind works, the more we’ll be prepared to step into a whole new generation of performance, of communication, of motivation, of satisfaction!” I dare you to talk to Rebel Brown for […] Read more… Read More»
It’s hard to be opposed to the idea of corporate values. What could be wrong with a company doing a quick off-site to develop a lofty and admirable values statement that can be distributed on posters and cute little wallet-sized laminated cards? There’s a lot wrong with it, actually. These word-smithed values statements are pretty, […] Read more… Read More»
Have you ever met a person, come across an idea, or found a resource that was precisely what you needed at exactly that moment in time? These “happy accidents” bring us surprise and joy. But more than that, they are essential to moving us forward as leaders and learners. Serendipity powers the social web. Tools […] Read more… Read More»
“What is your social media strategy?” You hear this question more often than enough in the conference rooms of enterprises. Five years after the adoption of Facebook, Twitter, and their social companions, corporations are still trying to pinpoint their social media strategy. That’s the main problem. Integrated marketing is not a new concept. But, when […] Read more… Read More»
Note: Thank you Carl Størmer for letting us borrow your wife’s phrase and BIF9 adage, “Control is For Beginners.” VC, entrepreneur and writer Deb Mills-Scofield riffs on the illusion of control and the nasty influences it has on our ability to do work that matters. Deb is an educator at Brown University, working with our future […] Read more… Read More»
Found in between the rush of the day and the accompanied activity can be found quiet moments. Apparently many of you found quiet moments to spread important messages centered on workplace optimism, meaningful work, and challenging outdated leadership paradigms. As these are the posts that through your readership and social sharing made my Top 10 […] Read more… Read More»
I love the living lab aspect of blogging more than I can tell you. You put something out there, share it a little, and watch what happens. Sometimes a post you think is a dud really resonates with your audience, and it seems to gain a life of its own. Other times, you pour your […] Read more… Read More»
“Stand for something important. You’ll be amazed at the caliber of person you attract to your cause.” When Bernie Turner shared with me this one secret to all his success in life several years ago, I never realized just how prophetic it would be. But as I reviewed our most popular posts of 2013, again […] Read more… Read More»
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead If you want a flavor for what is at the core of ExchangeGain’s thought leadership, this is the post for you. Below, in descending order, are the […] Read more… Read More»
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