The Language of Organizational Life
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 →
Last week I quoted and discussed Dee Hock, the founder of Visa International and overall business visionary. Cool stuff from some years ago that I am rediscovering. I invite you to read more on Dee Hock yourself. For today, a quote on hiring staff, and I would add, how we should consider promotions in the workplace. ... 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 →
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, poetry, or inspirational video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. For today a poem that speaks to WeMoveTogether. The poet... Continue Reading →
Margaret (Meg) Wheatley is a business theorist and connected to the Learning Organization theory and practice that serves as an influence for me. Much of her writing focuses on how we organize ourselves ... our communities and our business operations. She looks to nature for inspiration and even answers for how to organize. Very thought-provoking... Continue Reading →
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