Organizations striving to grow and sustain their success in these dynamic times often try to identify the characteristics in their executives that will propel the enterprise toward its potential. The prevailing thought goes something like this: we want greater...
Conventional wisdom suggests people don’t like change. Actually change is fine with people. If it weren’t we would hear stories of lottery winners declining large prize monies, people avoiding marriage and parenting, folks turning down promotions and raises. You see...
When asking people to reflect on how they achieved their current status, the following process helps surface what shaping or encouragement they have received: “Please raise your hand when I describe the reason that has lead to your rise in this organization. There are...
Robert Fulghum, author of the famous life advice book “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” once wrote: “Don’t worry that your children don’t listen to you, worry that they watch you.” This profound advice applies to organizations as well as families....
Most organizational guidance touts the importance of Collaboration. It is a trait revered by executives, leaders and cultures alike. It is a compelling concept. It is also problematic for many. Here’s why – As you would expect, people readily sign up for...
