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
What are the most effective tools in your toolbox for establishing, nurturing, and leading your company culture to grow into a ‘Level 5’ culture? Here are two proven methods (in detail) that you can start using right away to maintain the momentum going towards that ultimate goal: 1) Develop an Integrated Process Team and Charter … Read more
Culture—the way people think, behave, and work in an organization—is difficult to control. Thankfully, that’s not what our model asks of leaders. Leaders of an “All In” culture seek to influence culture versus controlling it. Because we humans are complex animals, developing (and maintaining) a culture of excellence is time-consuming, challenging work. Leadership is the … Read more
