We were with an Executive Leadership Team recently, discussing empowerment. It’s one of those words that everyone uses but doesn’t have a clear definition. Here are some thoughts: Authority or... read more →
People process life through conversation. The greatest problem with communication is that we don't listen to understand. We listen to reply. Listening to understand is an essential life skill for... read more →
Teams are part of the fabric of organizations. If you work, it’s likely that you are part of a team, probably more than one. Here are seven strategies for team... read more →
When is the last time you “upgraded your team?” We’re not talking swapping people out, we’re talking about evaluating and updating the way that you work together as a team.... read more →
Today we are supporting a senior leader as he meets with the combined leadership team of two acquired companies. There are some extremely difficult conversations the group needs to tackle.... read more →
What are your consistent practices for growing, improving, and becoming the best you can be? Bill Taylor, founder of Fast Company, talked about three traits of extraordinary leaders. One of... read more →
Today we talked with Steven Kotler, who wrote Stealing Fire with Jamie Wheal. Steven is also the founder of the Flow Genome Project, and the best-selling author of The Rise of... read more →
We’ve often been asked how to learn more on the topic of culture. So, here are some of our favorite resources, in no particular order: Hit Refresh: The Quest to... read more →
The stronger and clearer your culture, the easier it is to attract and retain the right people. Skills and experience matter, but bad fit trumps a good background. Imagine the... read more →
Culture is too important to not get it right. If you mistake the fake factors for real culture, then you will not address the underlying beliefs and assumptions that truly... read more →
