2021 promises to provide great opportunities. The road to success, while open, is littered with challenges. 2020 has seen intense economic dislocation and truckloads of human suffering. The world economy…
“You don’t miss your water…’til your well runs dry,” goes the song. What an incredible year: Fire, Pandemic, Riots, Economic Disaster – Where does it all end? When we get…
"We must expect to be misunderstood. We must expect to misunderstand." Kenneth G. Johnson, a communications specialist made this assertion long ago. If this is true in everyday communication, difficult…
Part II: Winding the Coil: Innovation in Difficult SituationsStep One – Ensure your team members are out of “Amygdala Hijack”Comfort Zone dynamics aid leaders in stimulating InnovationVision clarity anchors the…
Part I: Covid Creates Amygdala Hijack Understanding comfort zones provides insight into team member productivity The “Amygdala Hijack” blocks performance Leaders can help reset to prepare for Innovation Covid has…
Leader’s mind space is key to overall organizational performance Sharp distinctions identify mediocre, good and superior organizational outcomes 4 tips for leaders to move toward superior My editor does the…
It’s natural for employees to analyze job assignments in terms of self interest Leaders must help employees connect their goals to the higher purpose of the organization What’s in It…
Values communicate the ways we make decisions as we pursue our Vision through our MissionValues are vital as a guidance mechanism for Mission and VisionOrganizations develop different types of Values…
Vision Provides Leaders a Tool for Organizational Alignment When Paired with Mission, Vision Creates Intense Focus Sense of Purpose Engages an Organization’s Members, Producing Improved Outcomes Vision: Churchill had it,…
Mission gives organizations a powerful compass Clarity is a key to engagement Mission Statements, properly executed, provide leaders with a powerful clarity tool to deliver high performance Recently, I had…
