If you’re not learning, you’re dying. 5 insights I learned from top authors in 2016 #1. Organizations need both disruption and stability to thrive. That’s Not How We Do it Here, John Kotter. Over-managed organizations… Continue reading
The single most transformative force in leadership is a conversation. Conversations with leaders, authors, and coaching clients changed me most in 2016. It’s that way every year. We grow in community, not isolation.… Continue reading
The risk of self-development is getting sucked into your self when leadership is actually about serving others. Above all, humility is a practice that centers on serving others. The risk of self-development is… Continue reading
Robots do what they’re told, but people need a sense of power and control to be engaged. In traditional organizations, management is about taking control, not giving it. No wonder disengagement scores hover around… Continue reading
Mistakes aren’t the end of the world. Sometimes they’re the beginning. Beginnings: Paula Swain convinced her husband to leave a 15 year career to start a business from scratch on wrong information. He… Continue reading
Leaders say, “Lets build the plane in the air.” It’s not about charts and hierarchy. Managers simplify complexity and deliver consistent results. “Let’s make a plan.” You need the people who irritate you… Continue reading
