I recently read an article in the Harvard Business Review, Making Dumb Groups Smarter and immediately thought of zombies. More on that connection later. Group dynamics is a cornerstone of Organizational Development consulting and a core area for my practice. Work groups and teams (not the same thing) are a necessity in our organizations. We perform... Continue Reading →
A Story Worth Telling
This past week I read an article from the upcoming May issue of the Harvard Business Review titled, "From Purpose to Impact". As I read, I paused and re-read passages finding deeper understanding and insight. This makes sense. To articulate and live my true purpose and to help others do the same is at the heart... Continue Reading →
Read, Learn and Act
Time to read. Read and learn. Read, learn and act. Time to find a new leadership book to read. I have read and still refer to a number of classic leadership books. Now though I am looking for something on the cutting edge that speaks to our present days and unclear tomorrows. My search brought... Continue Reading →
Workplace Migration, Caves to Commons
Recently I watched a video detailing an interesting annual ritual conducted at Conover Tuttle Pace, a Boston ad agency. Each summer everyone in the firm packs up and moves to a new workspace for three months. Each of the 55 employees blindly draws a number and hopes to draw a low number so they can... Continue Reading →
Lift Your Horizon
Focus. Find meaning. Step forward. It is tough these days finding focus, meaning and moving forward at work. Things are winding down and yet we have a job to do ... for those left behind. I write a blog titled, WeMoveTogether. Truth be told ... No We anymore. We Move not at all. We struggle... Continue Reading →
Driven By Skepticism
What makes you think you can teach us how to lead? That is the question a student asks his college professor on the first day of the leadership course. A fair and brave question to ask of the experienced teacher standing in front of the lecture hall. If you were the professor, how would you... Continue Reading →
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