The Slippery Slope of Innovation
According to Simon Sinek, here’s the equation for Innovation. (lack of time) + (lack of resources) + (optimism) = Innovation The book “A Beautiful Constraint” supports Simon Sinek’s perspective. The idea in…
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Prioritizing Effectiveness: Making a Difference Through Thoughtful Work
“Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.” – Peter Drucker In this age of constant connectivity and countless opportunities, prioritizing and staying focused on the right work can…
Ultimate Feedback – Radical Candor and Kindness
“There are three ways to ultimate success:The first way is to be kind.The second way is to be kind.The third way is to be kind.” ― Fred Rogers Feedback is critical in any…
The River Parable – Preventing the Issue at the Source
Two years ago, I wrote about the Starfish Parable. Since then, I’ve read several articles critiquing the message shared in that story. You’ll often find another parable with a stronger message about…
New to Change? A Lesson On Why Ignoring a Needed Change Can Be Detrimental to Your Business
Remember Blockbuster Video? You may not, but in 2004 Blockbuster Video had 60,000 employees. Today, it doesn’t exist. Its value proposition was pretty straightforward – you’d walk into one of 9,000 Blockbuster Video…
The Secret to Work
When it is all said and done at your job, what matters? Does it matter how many cogs you produced? How much in sales did you bring in? Or how many implementations…
The Language We Use Matters
‘Sort of’ is such a harmless thing to say. Sort of. It’s just a filler. Sort of. It doesn’t really mean anything. But after certain things, ‘Sort of’ means everything. Like after,…
Leadership – 5 Skills to Become a Strong Remote Leader
“Great leaders are willing to sacrifice their own interests for the good of those they serve. They understand that true leadership is not just about making decisions, but about creating an environment…
Facing Change – Knowing the Why is Everything
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” — James Baldwin We all knew why we had a reduction in force at Charles…
Redefining Greatness: Embracing Generosity in the Professional World
I used to believe that to excel at my job, I had to view my colleagues as inferior. It was like a constant competition among us. Interestingly, I also observe this mindset…