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

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The 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

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Remote Reset

The number of organizations looking to extend the choice to employees to work from home is growing daily. Remote work accounted for only 5-20% of the U.S. workforce prior to the pandemic. This percentage is likely to grow significantly as more organizations switch to a permanent full-time remote work model. A recent Gartner poll showed… Continue Reading Remote Reset

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The 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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Oh, Please

Oh, please. Give me a break! No way! When we look back and examine the sentiment of prominent observers, and even experts in their time, it’s easy to see how we can miss the future even as it’s staring us in the face. Consider the following: “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” CHARLES… Continue Reading Oh, Please

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