From the Field
Weekly notes for managers stuck in the Vise, teams tired of mistaking motion for progress, and anyone who’s sat through a meeting wondering where the energy in the room just went.
60 Second Reflection
Good morning! As you’re setting your goals for the day, why not include something quick and easy that may just help you improve your leadership and communication skills.Almost all of us interact with others throughout our…
Read more →Set a goal – one small thing
Happy Monday. As you set your goals for the upcoming week, why not challenge yourself to try one small thing? Leaders who ask questions instead of giving instructions create an enviornment where team members feel empowered…
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Isn’t a coach really just a trainer?
I was recently asked by someone I met, “Isn’t a coach really just a trainer?”My response was quick – “While a coach sometimes trains on new skills or knowledge, they also facilitate, mentor and challenge…
Read more →You see what you believe…
The way an organization operates is a reflection on the beliefs and values of the leader. If you want to improve the way your organization creates value, start with taking a hard look at yourself. The…
Read more →There are no shortcuts!
There are no shortcuts to transformational improvements – but starting with small changes today can lead to big results in the future! Long term, meaningful improvements come from small, thoughtful experiments today. ✔️ Remind yourself –…
Read more →Three Simple Steps To Transformational Change
I remember early in my career; I fell into these “three simple steps” traps. I was always looking for a quick way to get big improvements… and I took the advice to heart. I would religiously…
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People will never forget
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”-Maya AngelouWhat ONE THING will you do to make someone feel seen…
Read more →Getting meaningfull improvements needs more than a paint brush
Painting a new process overtop of the same organizational structure will not result in the meaningful improvements you’re hoping for. Successful transformation leaders reorganize their people to improve effectiveness, efficiency and engagement. Just look at the data!· McKinsey found…
Read more →Be yourself
For anyone who needs to hear it today – “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ― Ralph Waldo EmersonEmerson is on to something.…
Read more →Transformation required rethinking the organization
Painting your current organization with a “new” framework doesn’t address the challenges in the structure. Installing a new framework without rethinking team composition won’t get you far! Recreating teams to be cross-functional and focused on a…
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