Communication is never perfect. We hear what we want to or discern an insult where none was intended. We misread signals or choose words that have … Read more
Why the Best Companies Keep Winning the Hearts of Top Employees
Last year, in a moment of cute synergy, Fortune published its annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list on Valentine’s Day. It seemed so fitting! After … Read more
Don’t Kill Your Continuous Listening Program Before It Starts
There has been a lot written lately about how frequently organizations should ask employees for their input. An article in Harvard Business Review speaks … Read more
Strategic Teams Can Be Effective When They Overcome Their Challenges
Strategic teams are important elements of organization structure. They provide the capacity to integrate and execute strategy. They also provide for the … Read more
As Organizations Change, the Role Of L&D Will Also Have to Change
The rapid rise of digital forces in an already transforming workplace is radically changing the nature of work. These rapid, simultaneous changes require … Read more
Executives Need Help Coping With Corporate Change
Numerous books and articles have examined how leaders can effectively drive change in their organizations. It’s commonly assumed that during these major … Read more
Where Do You Place On the Savviness Scale?
Corporate savviness is an organizational characteristic that refers to the enterprising use of a collection of core organizational competencies — Key … Read more
5 Cultural Landmines That Will Doom Your Organization
While most awake and aware leaders say they want a constructive corporate culture, many are uncertain of what it really takes to cause cultural change. … Read more
A Great Company, Like a Great Garden, Doesn’t Just Happen
“When a flower doesn’t bloom, we fix the environment where it grows, not the flower.“ Powerful quote. I have always looked at organizations as a … Read more
People Before Profits Business Leaders Say
The CEOs of nearly 200 companies just said shareholder value is no longer their main objective As I read this recent article, I thought of the letter to … Read more