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October 13, 2022

The Problem with ‘7 Steps’ and ‘3 Things’: Embracing Complexity

My news feed is filled with articles that provide easy answers. Do these headlines sound familiar? Seven steps to solving workplace conflict Three things that will change your life […]
October 6, 2022

How does information become power?

The adage “information is power” is so common that we often fail to reflect on what it really means. This simple concept is foundational to how […]
September 29, 2022

Is Your Future Singular or Plural?

This week I asked someone a rather simple question: “Is your future singular or plural?” At first glance, it appears to be a rather innocent sentence. […]
September 1, 2022

How Do Leaders Deal With Disappointment?

Prior to some business travels I arranged for three people to help me with some small projects while I was away. As my trip was an extended […]
August 25, 2022

Defining Workplace Generations: Infographic

A common theme in my work relates to the complexities of leading an inter-generational workforce. We use different terms to describe these collections of unique mindsets and values […]
August 18, 2022

Why Businesses Need to Keep Social Media Social

While social media began as a social phenomenon, it quickly moved into our business and corporate lives. Whether it is Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or a bevy […]
August 11, 2022

Half-Marathon Leadership Lessons: Perseverance & Push

A few years back I completed a half marathon and I was dragging myself across the race finish line. Technically, I was running. However, I believe most […]
August 4, 2022

What is Organizational Development?

When you find out that someone is a nurse or an accountant, you understand what they do for a living. However, when people discover I am […]
July 28, 2022

How Leaders, Followers & Power Work Together (or Not!)

This week’s guest post is from Dustin J. Knutson. He holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University (VA) He lives in Colorado and works at Vation Ventures, […]
July 21, 2022

The Future of Work: Dystopia or Utopia?

Today’s guest post is from Dr. Philip Foster. You can learn more about him and his work below. _________ Recently I read an article from The Verge by Rich […]
July 14, 2022

Why is organizational success important?

Some of my most interesting insights are gleaned from real-life. Like orange trees (see The Tale of the Orange and the Lemon Tree)! This week an orange […]
July 7, 2022

Leading Change [Infographic]

When I ask people to define effective leadership I get a wide array of answers. However, they often share a common them and it is something called change. […]