The Mo is Calling
For SIX years now, I have been participating in Movember. In case you don’t know, Movember is an organization that co-opts the Month of November to promote awareness around Men’s Health issues….
Ethical Consulting
If you are considering becoming a consultant, have been consulting for ages, or are considering selecting a consulting team to help with your initiative, this is a must-watch. Consulting is a challenging…
Choosing the Right Implementation Approach For Subscription-based Software
Apple is notorious for being meticulous about their attention to detail before releasing products – a “measure twice, cut once” kind of company1. And it works for them. On the other hand,…
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…
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,…