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The Evolution of Work: Organizational Structure and the Culture of Creative
There has always been pressure in the workplace to perform — but the quality and measure of that pressure seems to have increased significantly over the last few years. With greater emphasis on ideas...
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Got vision?
Let’s debunk the notion that a vision statement is a bunch of baloney. Like many others – I used to feel that these statements were just an exercise in futility. But over the course of time I’ve seen...
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Creativity trumps innovation every time: Lessons from Pixar
I am officially obsessing about creativity – it has everything to do with all of the content I’ve been reading about innovation. It seems to be everywhere. Yes, innovation is a critical concept in the...
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The Evolution of Work: Mobile Communication
I never knew exactly what George Jetson did for a living – but what I did know was that his boss, Mr. Spacely, could communicate with him from just about anywhere. This didn’t seem like such a good...
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Learning from the past: Can we prevent organizational culture failures?
I’ve been reading about Penn State University’s accreditation status warning from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. To show compliance and intention, the university is required to show...
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Friday Catalyst: How great leaders inspire action – Simon Sinek
Filed under: Innovation, Leadership, Organizational Culture
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Facebook: Will its culture survive?
I am fascinated by Facebook. Not as much by the recent IPO – or the billion people who utilize the platform. I am fascinated by how they have structured their work. Interestingly enough, Venture...
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A little less talk, a little more action please
I am not entirely sure of the source of the quote,”Less talk. More do.” (I asked Tom Peters , but he says it is not his.) However, I do know that when it comes to customer service, you’d better back...
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Set your counter-productive strategies out to sea with story
My husband recently recounted an organizational change process that he had observed at a European client. Interestingly, it was based upon the story of the ancient ritual of a Viking funeral. In the...
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The Second Chance: The Challenge of the “Turn Around” Leader
Recently, the leadership skills of Yahoo’s “turn-around” CEO Marissa Mayer have come into question, for addressing what she deemed to be a symptom of a palpable organizational ailment. I was not...
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Interviewing with New Purpose: The 5 Interview Questions I’d Like to Ask
We have an engagement crisis in today’s world of work. According to recent research, the majority of our employees do not feel a real connection with their work. I find this both alarming and...
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I Had a Life…But My Job Ate It?
Yesterday as I was driving home — I noticed the following bumper sticker as I waited at a light: “I Had a Life…But My Job Ate It.” Hmmm — how fitting that I would be stopped behind this particular...
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Saving Your Team With Constructive Dissension
You may think the dissenters on your team are just a pesky, annoying liability – but in reality you should be thanking them. They may provide the additional perspective your team needs to ward off a...
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Blamestorming & Other Telling Signs Your Organization is “Siloed”
I interface with organizations who have every intention of being collaborative. But, their collective actions and reactions tell a very different story. We may hold the hope of functioning as a...
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How Not To Be a Really Rotten Co-Worker
You know them — really rotten co-workers. It’s unclear clear how they’ve progressed as far as they have, but they’re here. They may be the person who sits in the cubicle next to you. (Yes, that...
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What We Can Learn About Leadership From Comcast’s Nightmare Customer Service...
Wow. Don’t get me started. My son has just spent the last 4 weeks trying to force Comcast to keep their promises to him. As a recent college grad, money really matters — and they really couldn’t care...
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Making Sense of Your Metrics
Most of us utilize metrics in one form or another. For better or for worse — they often become the focus of our day-to-day behavior. Monitoring metrics can be vital. However, when metrics begin to...
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Facebook: Will Its Culture Survive?
Like you, I am fascinated by Facebook. Not by the foresight of their young founders to tap into the power of “connecting” — or the billion people who utilize the platform. I am fascinated by how they...
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Organizations: What You Put Out There Matters — So Keep it Real
We all have a vision in our mind’s eye of how we are perceived by the world. But, as humans we can serve as notoriously poor judges. I find that organizations can suffer from the same biases —...
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Losing Talent: Go Ahead, Tell Yourself It’s Mutual
I’ve recently published a post at Linkedin entitled, How Not to Manage a High Performer. (The comments are worth a look.) In the article, I discuss all of the ways we, as managers and organizations as...
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