“When … management doesn’t model values, ethics becomes theoretical. Trust erodes. And once trust is gone, compliance can easily follow.” One of the many companies I’ve worked with over the years experienced a big, public, regulatory violation. And it was amazing to observe how fast the company culture collapsed under that pressure. A once stronglyContinue reading “Why your risk & compliance plan isn’t working”
Category Archives: Leading with Moral Authority
Another lesson from the grocery store coffee shop
I’m back at the local grocery store coffee shop tonight. This time I’m waiting for my daughter at gymnastics. As I’m typing away, two greying gentleman dressed in button-down shirts walk in carrying a tray nearly overflowing with deli foods. One, in particular, was super chatty. He made eye contact upon entering and greeted meContinue reading “Another lesson from the grocery store coffee shop”
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The Art of Constructive Dissent
“The value of opinion minorities lies in their ability to guard the group against complacency, to challenge conventional wisdom, and to keep the group sharp and on its toes. In that way, dissenting minorities can change norms or behavioral conventions that have lost their utility” We are under tremendous pressure to “self silence” these days.Continue reading “The Art of Constructive Dissent”
Agile is not dead. But human decency is on life support.
Layoffs despite a thriving economy, poor performance reviews and frozen wages despite amazing contributions, a return to office mandate that has resulted in no increase in profits, and the continuing pressure to deliver MORE, MORE, MORE even though productivity is at record highs. The workplace has been growing more and more toxic for years, butContinue reading “Agile is not dead. But human decency is on life support.”
Loyalty on Labor Day
Some insightful thoughts from Simon Sinek for you on Labor Day — a day when we supposedly recognize the immense value of the employees who do the actual work that results in the executive bonuses and shareholder dividends that we are so focused on. The corporate world is broken. We need leaders who will standContinue reading “Loyalty on Labor Day”
Want to be a better leader?
My name is Nicole Derr. I believe leading is about connecting. And connecting requires courage, trust, and vulnerability. Leaders in my workshops and coaching cohorts uncover their natural leadership tendencies, and then courageously practice and perfect them. Their confidence and character shine through their interactions, leading to lasting positive impressions — and outcomes — atContinue reading “Want to be a better leader?”
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