How do organizations embrace life-long learning that creates a differentiated workplace?  Much of what we know about work is being turned upside down.  Our friend, executive, researcher and author, Sunnie Giles, has created a 6-point model that helps leaders disrupt themselves and their functions—or risk being disrupted.  In this short excerpt from her newest book,...Read More

How do leaders leverage themselves—especially in the area of making good decisions? Group input is highly valuable for the best decisions. However, over-confidence can cause the leader to go solo when he or she feels it suits them. This usually leads to the erosion of others confidence in the executive’s ability to lead. 2 myths...Read More

Leadership is about influence.  And the most important person to influence is yourself.  Since that’s true, the question is, “How can we best influence ourselves? Here are 5 ways the smartest people do this Make peace with the uncontrollable. Figure out the things you can change, and then change them.  If you can’t change something,...Read More

I read an article recently with the headline, “Millennials, Also Known as Generation Y, Are Entering the Workforce Like a Flashflood.” Flashflood? That might not be the best metaphor. Flashfloods often stop as quickly as they start.  Millennials (1980-2001), are now the largest generation in the workforce. And unlike a flashflood, their flow into the...Read More

Seventy-seven years ago MGM produced one of the best films of all time – – The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz. It was a 1939 film starring Judy Garland, and has been used over the years to highlight principles for both leading and living. The key principle is personal accountability.  Dorothy, Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow,...Read More

What makes a great organization? We could list a number of things, but right at the top would be “GREAT PEOPLE.” So the question becomes, “how can leaders help their people achieve their greatness?” My good friends, Ken Jennings and John Stahl-wert say “it’s in serving them.” Their 10th anniversary edition of The Serving Leader lays out 5...Read More

“Kids these days!” It’s too easy to look at the next generation and boldly declare, “I was never like that at that age!” The truth is that every generation must overcome the stereotypes that are associated with youth. Each generation will express this with their own nuance because of the values they developed during their...Read More

One of the most common complaints we hear describing today’s emerging generation is… “Millennials don’t respect authority.” “They text constantly, refuse to leave a voicemail, expect everyone to adapt to their way of thinking, and call me by my first name! Hey! I’m their boss!” Millennials have a different approach to respect. For a Millennial,...Read More

Are you creating the best place, where the best people, can do their best work? Building an organization that’s fit for the future cannot happen without building an organization that’s fit for human beings. This kind of caring culture doesn’t start big.  It starts small – in those everyday encounters with the folks you come...Read More

Can Anyone Be A Leader? According to current research, about 30% of a person’s leadership ability is genetic, and the rest is learned—but not necessarily in school.  Stem cells are waiting to be developed.  Much of that which is learned comes through life experiences. The contributions from our experience cannot be overlooked. Challenges, hardships, work...Read More