As with many folks I am eagerly waiting for the return of Mad Men tonight. It has been too long. This weekend I am watching several episodes from last season to get caught up. No, I am not writing a post on the leadership approach by Don Draper (main character), but hum ... someday. What caught my eye... Continue Reading →
Tell Me a Story
Image via Wikipedia “Scratch the surface in a typical boardroom and we’re all just cavemen with briefcases, hungry for a wise person to tell us stories.” — Alan Kay (VP Walt Disney Company) Storytelling defines people as ... well, people. Before the written word there were stories to pull people together within a common understanding. ... Continue Reading →
Sit Still and Observe
At the core of my view on leadership is movement and I speak to it in other posts. Today though I ask you to sit still and observe. In your organization what is happening around you at any given moment? Where is the staff - quiet in their workspace, grouped together in the hallway, or... Continue Reading →