Strategy

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 […]
December 9, 2021

Hot or Not? Understanding Innovation

One of the benefits of blogging is that it provides me with a steady source of new ideas. Over time, some of these ideas fade while others […]
December 2, 2021

Five Jobs Robots Will Take Last

I once shared a post called “The Five Jobs Robots Will Take First”. It reminded us that technology is eating into a job market that used to […]
November 4, 2021

Why choosing a leadership style is important?

At some point, all of our children received tools from their grandfather. These thoughtful gifts were a great way to equip them with the tools they need to begin […]
October 28, 2021

What are the skill sets needed for the 4IR?

An axiom reminds us that the lessons of yesterday do not always prepare us for the needs of tomorrow. A recent post about developing future-ready work […]
October 21, 2021

Why did founders often fail as CEOs?

A recurring theme has been present in several consulting conversations lately. Be it at a networking event, over a drink, in the boardroom, or on a […]
October 7, 2021

Why Complicated Work is Becoming a Commodity

A few years ago, a momentous technological feat quietly occurred. A computer beat the world’s best Go player in a best-of-five match. In fact, the Google […]
September 30, 2021

How millennials want to work and live

In the classic comedy movie What About Bob, Bill Murray tells his therapist, “There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love Neil Diamond and […]
September 23, 2021

Questions to ask during one-on-one’s

Do you have a one-on-one with your team members every month? If not, it’s time to start! One of the most important parts of being a […]
September 16, 2021

Gen Z vs. Gen Y: What’s the Difference?

The past decade has had significant focus on the impact Gen Y is having on our workplaces. Since different generations are raised with different values, it’s […]