Traditional change management is about minimizing disruption for people. Business readiness ensures that change isn’t disruptive for the business. -Cy Wakeman A book with a title like No Ego is likely …
Did you notice when it happened?
At what point does something sinful, delicious, decadent [three-day weekends] [macadamia nuts] [heavy whipping cream in my coffee] become ordinary? [hot showers] [free coffee in the break-room] […a hug] [….healing] …
The un-tethering
There comes a time When you must un-tether from whom others think you are. So that you might become who you are made to be.
How to stand out, get ahead, and be the person people want on their team
It’s really quite simple. Do more than what’s expected. This is what ‘more than what’s expected’ will sound like: “I heard from Stacy that Joe is doing really great in …
What is joy and how do you find it?
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more in life there is to celebrate” (- Oprah Winfrey) My son had a birthday party recently. It was screams and …
The two questions you must answer when pitching ideas to execs
What problem are you solving? How will you measure it? [Miss these, and you’ll fail.] [Don’t fail.] [Instead…] [Lead with answers to these questions. Build everything around these two.] [Watch …
Raise your hand
“I know this one.” “I want to try.” “Pick me.” How long has it been since you’ve seen a first-grade student who wants to answer a question? The straight arm …
The what-comes-after
So often we focus on the event. Rarely do we think about, talk about, imagine…the what-comes-after. The what-comes-after is the… correction of mistakes the thank-you note the follow-up on …
What 17 ducks crossing Highway 1 can teach us
A few days ago 17 ducks crossed a six lane highway in Ft. Lauderdale. They succeeded because they did it together. I’ve been thinking about that duck-leader. And, wondering…how many …
When you know you must but you’re not sure how you will
To witness a child’s growth as they tackle big ideas like belonging is a wondrous thing. As a parent, I see these moments arrive and feel as inadequately prepared as …