The Language of Organizational Life
Recently I had to cook dinner for a crowd. I did not have a lot of time and everyone was looking for a nice casual get-together. My answer was pasta, a big bowl of pasta. With some wine and bread, I had my dinner set. I love to cook and I can prepare a pasta sauce... Continue Reading →
My first work related leadership lesson happened 25 years ago. I was fresh out of college working in a corporate office high above San Francisco's financial district. Life was good, until one day my boss said to me, "You should quit and become a comedian." Well, I got to be me. I knew I was... Continue Reading →
I have a coworker in search of the perfect chair. With the state of my organization these days, there are plenty of chairs to choose from. Recently I watched him roll chairs by my office, one-by-one in his search. Each chair got an audition and an eventually rejection. As of today he is back to... Continue Reading →
The universe speaks to each of us every day. It is up to us to hear her call. Signposts are posted for one who sees. Voices are there for one who listens. Last week I had one of those moments where I thought I heard the universe speaking to me. To be sure I heard the message, the messenger repeated... Continue Reading →
Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts will be a quote, piece of music, artwork, or inspirational video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. My daughter pointed this video out to me recently. She posted... Continue Reading →
Here we are, Thanksgiving Day is here in America. Time for family, football and turkey. As I think back on my memory of this holiday, I remember once when I celebrated Thanksgiving far from home. I was on an extended trip through Egypt after graduating college. On the day of Thanksgiving back home I would... Continue Reading →
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