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....
We talk about it – strive for it but – what is work/life balance? According to Wikipedia, it is: a concept including the proper prioritization between work (career and ambition) and lifestyle (health, pleasure, leisure, family.) When we looked up the...
In my work with individuals and teams, we often begin with the question “What problem are we trying to solve?” This simple question can generate a strong reaction. Based on the position in the hierarchy, experience, preferences aspirations and the like, different...
There is an old Vermont joke in which two farmers are listening to a politician’s campaign speech. One of the farmers turns to the other and asks, “What is he talking about?” “He don’t say!” his friend responds. While this always generated a chuckle,...
This provocative thought is a useful jumping off point for people who aspire to alter their leadership capacity or approach. There are competing theories on the origins of personality. It makes sense that, despite your genetic make-up, your progressively successful...
