Today is Earth Day, the largest secular observance in the world, celebrated by more than a billion people every year. It is a day of action dedicated to changing human behavior and provoking policy changes to positively affect the environment.
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A group of diverse people committed to common goals and shared aspirations, gathered around a conference table to talk about diversity in an organization that has until now been admittedly shying away from the topic. As each person shared their personal story about why they were passionate about the subject, it quickly became apparent how little you can tell about a person from their physical appearance. With each story we were all reminded of our propensity as human beings to categorize each other and make assumptions…. Read More»
Strategy is one of those words bandied about as though everyone knows what it means. If you’re in business it would be embarrassing to admit you’re not sure what strategy means, or how to come up with one. … Read More»
We are programmed to be emotional, and prone to negative thoughts. This post explains why we need to step away from the water cooler and train ourselves to think positively…. Read More»
As organizations have become flatter and the need for positional leaders to be more connected and present, at least if they hope to ignite the level of engagement that makes the organization of today thrive, presence must be generated from a source of power other than positional power…. Read More»
Efficiency has historically been one of the driving forces of booming businesses. Yet although efficiency is certainly essential to business production, when it comes to modern organizations a focus on efficiency can actually distract you from your real goal.
Contrary to a popular belief from the Industrial Age that seems to be hanging on tightly, efficiency does not always equal effectiveness. In fact, an over-reliance and focus on efficiency can actually rob you of being effective. Why? … Read More»
Boldness that characterizes extraordinary leaders comes in many shapes and sizes, as well as forms. It’s not a matter of size, race, status, or any number of things that can place the boldest of people in a neat category. In fact, those who are recognized for their boldness are often recognized because their words or […] Read more… Read More»
Susan Mazza is certainly singing our tune with her post on engagement. She takes us into the belly of the often nebulous construct of engagement and provides insight into how it works. Susan links accountability to engagement. The relationship is critical, deeply personal, and overlooked too often. “Do you see people on the asset or the […] Read more… Read More»
In his 1994 book Job Shift, William Bridges refers to the “job” as “an artifact of the industrial revolution”. The traditional organization is designed to function like a machine. It is a hierarchy with jobs as the building blocks. In this model people are essentially cogs in the wheel of production. This model, and the […] Read more… Read More»
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