February 16, 2023
Return to the Office Does Not Guarantee Greater innovation or Collaboration
Since COVID-19 restrictions eased, many companies have required that their employees return to the office. Some executives and leaders reason that innovation is increased through in-person collaboration.
Let’s start by challenging the idea that collaboration and innovation can best be achieved when people are back in the office.
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January 31, 2023
Competition is Great – BUT Doesn’t Outperform Humanity
Football, soccer, basketball, etc. So much fun to watch and play. There’s an excitement in watching competition – whether it’s your child’s T-Ball game or a professional sport. The goal is clear: TO WIN. This is also true in non-team competitions like marathons, surfing, tennis matches, etc. As well as competing with others, you are competing with yourself to be the best you can be. Yes, competition is thrilling and there’s a euphoria when there’s a win. In all of these examples, there are losers. And that’s OK.
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November 11, 2022
Relentless Forward Motion
Relentless Forward Motion
So much is happening in our world (pandemic, great resignation, recession, inflation, and the list goes on). Sometimes the feeling of uncertainty and constant change/challenge can be immobilizing. While these challenges may subside, there will always be something else on the horizon so we need the right mindset.
October 24, 2022
Divisive Leadership is Easy
If you’re in a position of power or influence, it’s easy to gain followers who agree with what you say. But what if someone doesn’t agree? In organizations where the leader is consciously or unconsciously addicted to power and largely motivated by self-interest, those who disagree find themselves outside of the inner circle. Although they probably don’t think of themselves as divisive, these leaders are not overly troubled by the disempowerment felt by those, not in the inner circle. And they are regularly lauded by those who are. Easy. But does it serve the organization as well as it serves its leader? (more…)