Why Organizational Change Fails
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how often organizations set out to change something and, despite good intentions, end up right back where they started.
When Flexibility Crosses the Line
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the idea that leaders should handle situations on a case-by-case basis.
Why Your Best People Get Frustrated First
Lately, I’ve been thinking about who feels the strain first when something isn’t working inside a team. It’s rarely the lowest performers. In my experience, it’s your best people.
AI Has No Soul: What That Means For Leaders
Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the Wall Street Journal’s “Future of Everything” conference in New York City. It was an enlightening event that featured guest speakers discussing the future of “everything” from banking to healthcare to entertainment to nutrition. I learned a lot from every presentation, but I walked away reflecting on the impact of AI on how leaders influence others.
3 Mistakes Leaders Make That Drive People Away
Good intentions won’t keep your best people from leaving — but better leadership will.
I recently coached an executive named Dan, a smart, compassionate leader who was frustrated. Despite his long hours and genuine care for his team, he felt like he was losing control — and losing good people.
The Three Company Cultures
Everyone wants to feel connected to their company culture.
I did too.
Change: When “New and Improved” Becomes “Not Again”
Lately, I’ve been thinking about what it’s like to successfully lead a change initiative.
Why Forcing Change Backfires—And What to Do Instead
“If you have to force change, you’ve already failed.”
This became painfully clear when I learned why the majority of organizational transformations collapse…
The Real Reason Your Middle Managers Are Failing (Hint: It’s Not Their Fault)
I recently came across a LinkedIn post that began with the sentence: ‘Middle managers have gotten soft.’ The author argued that middle managers, as a group, are no longer driving team performance to a sufficient level and are therefore to blame for many companies’ struggles. Upon reflection, I don’t think the author was looking at the problem deeply enough.
Metacognition for Leaders
I recently decided to train for a half marathon happening this fall. My mind told me it would be easy since I’ve run before. I was wrong.
My first training run told me that, in reality, training for a half marathon would be the opposite of easy. I think my huffing and puffing could be heard several counties away. Why had my mind tricked me?
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