The Language of Organizational Life
"Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." — Winston Churchill This is the Chinese symbol for "To Listen". It is wonderful in how it pulls together several elements required to fully listen to another person. When one of the elements is... Continue Reading →
Music has been front and center for me this past week. First I watched the new Batman movie ... twice (big fan). The music grabs you and is part of the storytelling. Outside of watching the movie, I have listened to the soundtrack several times as well. Moreover this past weekend I attended a concert... Continue Reading →
These days I find myself digging through my Organizational Development Toolbox. So many great tools that I have used successfully in the past and will again. One group of tools involve creativity. It is very human to be creative. All leaders need a level of creativity. It is one of the items that separates a leader from... Continue Reading →
Years ago my family was staying with friends and my young son had to sleep in a strange bedroom. That night he called out for me. When I got to his room he was upset, crying and pointing at the wall. He cried out, "Monster, Monster. Daddy it is a Monster." As I cleared my head and looked... Continue Reading →
One of the best complements we can give to anyone is to call him or her Our Teacher. Stephen Covey was and will remain a teacher of mine. I have never met Mr. Covey and sadly never will. He died today. He was 79 years old and died from injuries from a bicycle accident. He... Continue Reading →
I am reading the book, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking", by Susan Cain. It is an important book that took the author seven years to write. I am halfway through the book, but could not wait to recommend it to you. My focus here is leadership and yea,... Continue Reading →
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