The line stretched to the end of the mall full of people, young and not-so-young, each wearing the same funny-looking hat. Everyone excited and ready to crowd into a new store at the mall. I already visited this store as it opened for business two weeks earlier, but today was something special. So the young and... Continue Reading →
My Worthless Degree
I came across an article titled, "Don't Bother Earning These Five Degrees". Oh no. I bet my college degree made the list. As I read the article I felt better as #1 Architecture and #2 Philosophy made the list. So far so good ... Hum, there I am at #3, Anthropology. A Degree that I... Continue Reading →
Sit Still, Observe and Take Notes
Early on in my blogger life I wrote about observation (Sit Still and Observe). In that post I reflected on my educational background in Anthropology to make the case for leaders to use the power of observation. I still find observation to be a vital tool and process for leaders and thus, today we return to... Continue Reading →
Midnight Archaeology
Where is my flashlight? Oh yea, the office lights work; I am good. It is late at night and I am the only person in the office. This can also be a Saturday afternoon or a Sunday morning - either way, I am alone in the office. The work is done and I am thinking... Continue Reading →
Sit Still and Observe
At the core of my view on leadership is movement and I speak to it in other posts. Today though I ask you to sit still and observe. In your organization what is happening around you at any given moment? Where is the staff - quiet in their workspace, grouped together in the hallway, or... Continue Reading →