To date I have not defined what I mean by, WeMoveTogether. Here is how I define it ... so much room for thought, review and writing. The goal is to reduce the space between each of these elements and strengthen the connection. From there we succeed, together. WE = People. As Leaders. As Followers. Our... Continue Reading →
An Endless Set of Wednesdays
Today. Another Wednesday. It shows up around this time each week. Week in and week out. Wash, rinse and dry. Repeat. The comings and goings of life. As humans we want patterns and continuation. We create routines, both conscious and unconscious. Yet our routines, if not careful can define us. An endless set of Wednesdays... Continue Reading →
Seeds in Hand, Ashes at Feet
Inspiration this week from Rosabeth Kanter, longtime professor at Harvard Business School, where she specializes in strategy, innovation, and leadership. I have read her work for years. "Better to find possibilities in how things are now than to wish for what they were. Collect seeds, not ashes." Recognize the possible. Focus today, realize tomorrow. Seeds are everywhere if... Continue Reading →
Emotion Chip
A lesson from the Star Trek Universe. Data: "Captain, I believe I am feeling ... anxiety. It is an intriguing sensation. A most distracting ...." Picard: "Data, I'm sure it's a fascinating experience, but perhaps you should deactivate your emotion chip for now." Data: "Good idea, sir. Done." Picard: "Data, there are times that I... Continue Reading →
Leadership Lessons From ______.
I need a topic. I turn to a Google search ... "Leadership lessons from". 116,000 results. A sampling for your review. Real People: Abraham Lincoln, Margaret Thatcher, Einstein, Steve Jobs, Martin Luther King, and Lady Gaga. Not So Real People: Yoda, Golden Retrievers, Geese, Disney Characters, The Walking Dead, and Lady Gaga (not sure if... Continue Reading →
Acutely Aware of My Ignorance and Incompetence
In my last post I listed a number of my draft posts and asked if anyone wanted me to finish and publish any one of them. David @ Lead.Learn.Live voted for the second item on the list: Acutely Aware of My Ignorance and Incompetence. So here we go ... Nice title, huh. Yea, it is... Continue Reading →