Values
Pushing Back
One of the hallmarks of leadership is having the confidence to push back. In doing so, we give voice to our unique perspective on an issue. When everyone around the table seems to be agreeing on everything, one can surmise that there are differing points of view that are not surfacing. Groupthink can lead a… Continue Reading Pushing Back
Read MoreThe Tip of the Iceberg
Some aspects of organizational culture are visible on the surface, like the tip of an iceberg. Others are implicit and submerged within the organization. Because these ingrained assumptions are tacit and below the surface, they are not easy to see or deal with, although they affect everything the organization does. What are some of the… Continue Reading The Tip of the Iceberg
Read MoreValues Aren’t Values Until They Cost Us Money
Successful organizations live by their mission, vision and values. Not the ones that are visible in the halls or on walls in conferences rooms, or the ones printed on plastic, wallet-size cards that are carried around. Recently, I came upon a post from a blog I read every morning. The blog is called A Learning… Continue Reading Values Aren’t Values Until They Cost Us Money
Read MoreThe Great Pause
The current pandemic has ushered in a new moment in our history: The Great Pause. This is a formidable global disruption both in its force, suddenness and in its intimacy. The Great Pause has exposed strengths and deficiencies in the structures, systems, and cultures of business and society. As we all emerge into what many… Continue Reading The Great Pause
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