Here we are, in the midst of historic disruptions and changes to the way we work and live – on a local, regional, national, and even international scale…..who would have envisioned this turn of events only a couple of months ago? Our challenge now as leaders is to adapt and lead our teams and organizations … Read more
In this Two-Minute Leadership Video, I discuss how to start developing a Personal Mission Statement. It is a way to make a concise expression of who you are and what you represent. If you can be clear about what you expect from yourself, you can be better at explaining what you expect from others, and … Read more
Let us make a special effort to stop communicating with each other, so we can have some conversation. — Mark Twain One of my favorite Aretha Franklin songs is “Call Me” (1970), where she poignantly sings to the person she loves to stay connected while they are apart by calling her. And, in this … Read more
“Yes! Fourth star. Back to back. Congrats to the record breakers on the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT), an incredible team that’s always pushing themselves—and the rest of us—to be even better.” — President Barack Obama Tweet, July 7, 2019 If you wanted to see what world-class soccer looks like, the U.S. Women’s Team showed … Read more
“Once upon a time, surveys were a staple for every leader to solicit feedback and every company to assess engagement. But now, surveys are starting to look like diesel trucks collecting dust in the age of electric cars.” — Scott Judd, Eric O’Rourke, and Adam Grant in The Harvard Business Review, March 14, 2018 [1] … Read more
“I was taught to think about mission and people. Mission. What are you trying to accomplish? Don’t do anything until you know what the mission is.” General (Retired) Colin Powell It seems so obvious, doesn’t it? “Don’t do anything until you know what the mission is….”. And yet, very few leaders I have known in … Read more
