The Language of Organizational Life
Recently I read a post where the author used the term, BHAG. My stomach turned when I read the post. I thought of years ago when I attended a big company meeting listening to my senior leaders use that term, BHAG. They spoke like they invented the term. The BHAG will lead us to success. For a period of time... 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 recently listened to a TED podcast featuring poet Billy Collins former Poet Laureate for the United States. The topic was the creative process and during the discussion he made a simple statement: Start a meeting with a poem. When we gather together at meetings often we are not centered and focused on the discussion... 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. It has been awhile. Time for some more rowing. My competitive... Continue Reading →
Imagine. A job opens up ... the job opens up. You have the experience, ability and traits to fill the position and succeed. Your life's calling has brought you to this point in time. You do not apply for the job; it does not work that way. You and your peers meet to discuss what you all want... Continue Reading →
This morning while drinking my Starbucks coffee (supplied at work) in my cool Starbucks mug (supplied by me), I read a great article at Fast Company magazine about the leadership practices at Starbucks. Late last year Starbucks held a conference in Houston for nearly 10,000 store managers and 5,000 live coffee plants (more on the... Continue Reading →
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