I was at a client site last week and I noticed this box taped out on their conference room table. It was labelled “TV Remote”. You’ll notice that it’s empty. Looking around the room, the remote was nowhere to be found. We have the same problem at my house. Do you? My first (wry) thoughtContinue reading “The Case of the Missing Remote, or Why Change Efforts Fail”
Category Archives: Powerful Questions for Leaders
Experiments in Adaptive Leadership at the Leadership Unlimited Class of ’27 Opening Retreat
It was my absolute pleasure to work with the Leadership Unlimited Class of 2027 late last week during their opening retreat, organized by Angie Cirone, Director of Richland Leads, the education arm of the Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development. We’re trying something entirely new and definitely exciting this year as we strive to reachContinue reading “Experiments in Adaptive Leadership at the Leadership Unlimited Class of ’27 Opening Retreat”
Mourning the loss of “the messy middle”
“What happens to a society and its industries if an entire class of workers loses faith in their careers overnight?” I read an article yesterday about the worker shortage crisis. It explains why so many people are backing away from more traditional careers with larger, more established companies and instead opting for seemingly less secureContinue reading “Mourning the loss of “the messy middle””
On being a “good bean”
Damon West was in my hometown recently sharing his message about being a coffee bean and it got me thinking. I appreciate his message about how each and every one of us can have a positive impact in our community if we choose to do so. And, if a coffee bean is someone who influencesContinue reading “On being a “good bean””
Why your workers leave … and what to do about it
I hear from employers on the regular who lament the lack of “stick-to-it-ive-ness” in employment candidates these days. “No one wants to work anymore,” or “They expect raises and promotions in the first couple of weeks,” or “They leave for lunch and never come back,” and “They are glued to their phones instead of doingContinue reading “Why your workers leave … and what to do about it”
Comparing Leadership Assessments: Gallup CliftonStrengths and Leadership Circle Profile
It was breezy and threatening rain on a Saturday morning in June when I met Sarah Kundla and her partner in life and business, Joel, to compare notes on our experiences with leadership, business, and team coaching. Inside Village Coffee of Sunbury, though, it was warm and cozy. The place was literally buzzing with activity.Continue reading “Comparing Leadership Assessments: Gallup CliftonStrengths and Leadership Circle Profile”
Am I a modern Luddite?
I was at a meeting the other day when, after a bit of small talk, the conversation shifted to AI. It seems that everything shifts to AI these days. It floods our LinkedIn feeds with AI slop, blocks our use of every piece of software we encounter with it’s pop-ups and sidebars, and prevents usContinue reading “Am I a modern Luddite?”
Powerful Questions for Leaders
We’re still meeting for Powerful Questions for Leaders on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Our next session will be September 9th at 12 noon eastern. In the past we’ve pondered questions such as: – How can we increase trust in our organizations?– How can we ensure fairness in the workplace?– What can (and should)Continue reading “Powerful Questions for Leaders”
Powerful Questions for Leaders, no. 45
What would happen if you were bold in the face of organizational risk? We’re all closely watching the economy these days. With just the threat of a recession, many companies have started to lay off their employees. The mental model here is to batten down the hatches, wait out the storm and hope that youContinue reading “Powerful Questions for Leaders, no. 45”
Powerful Questions for Leaders, no. 44
What happens when senior leaders ask middle managers to control their staff, but at the same time tell the entire organization “We’re going Agile”? It’s a classic situation. Senior leaders, who don’t really understand what they’re asking for, tell the entire organization we’re diving head first into Agile. They invest millions in time and resourcesContinue reading “Powerful Questions for Leaders, no. 44”
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