“To those whom much is given, much is expected.” ―John F. Kennedy What do we do with what we have learned? What is our “obligation”? There is no advertising on this site. You … [Read more...] about The power of change management. Pay it forward.
- Personal Reflections
Are you making a difference? Why change management?
I meet a lot more people these days who are interested in authenticity and making a difference. I view this trend as a move in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs closer to … [Read more...] about Are you making a difference? Why change management?
Authenticity is an over-rated leadership attribute
Authenticity is not the attribute I seek most in a leader. … [Read more...] about Authenticity is an over-rated leadership attribute
What can sports teach us about strategy execution? 10 lessons
Strategy is integral in both sports and business. Furthermore, the dynamics of competition are universal. In sports, every game is a full cycle. What can sports teach us about … [Read more...] about What can sports teach us about strategy execution? 10 lessons
Do some strategies require more of us than others? Changes That Matter
Do some of the strategies that we work on matter more than others? This is not to discount the importance of any strategy that an enterprise chooses to invest in. However, as an … [Read more...] about Do some strategies require more of us than others? Changes That Matter
WikiLeaks Paradigm Shift
The headlines on the latest WikiLeaks events focus on the information disclosed and particular situations but are there larger issues at play here? Perhaps we are looking at a … [Read more...] about WikiLeaks Paradigm Shift
“Presence of mind” – a game changer
The first time my young son got the puck in a game and purposely did not fire it off his stick immediately, I saw the power of "presence of mind" in action - it was a game … [Read more...] about “Presence of mind” – a game changer
The 3 benefits of blogging that go far beyond marketing
Why do Seth Godin and Tom Peters blog? Apparently not a simple answer – their short comments here got me thinking. Why do I blog? I have come to realize that, strangely, it’s not … [Read more...] about The 3 benefits of blogging that go far beyond marketing
Change the world
Had a couple of conversations recently with friends and colleagues bemoaning various states of affairs from gun violence to proroguing Parliament. The conversation generally … [Read more...] about Change the world
New Year’s Resolutions 2010 – tips
Jan 1st 2010. Toronto, Ontario. Wonderful. There is nothing like a blank slate at the beginning of the year. No mistakes, yet, to regret and 365 days of promise ahead. New … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions 2010 – tips