“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”―Jim Rohn I often have the opportunity to think together with colleagues and clients. You do too, I am … [Read more...] about Multiplying the power of thought partners to super-charge your strategy
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New !! Model to understand Strategy Execution success
What comes after radio silence? Something new. It has been several weeks since I provided a blog post - I hope you have missed me a little and I hope the wait is worth it. I am … [Read more...] about New !! Model to understand Strategy Execution success
Longing for the endless immensity of great leadership
“If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the … [Read more...] about Longing for the endless immensity of great leadership
Leadership sightings—Who inspires you?
We have been hunkered down for a couple of years following the recession. In early 2012, I was hopeful that organizations would break back out. However, it seems to me that this … [Read more...] about Leadership sightings—Who inspires you?
Internal social media – engaging your organization – a status check (Part 2 of 2)
Are organizations leveraging internal social media today? According to media reports, internal social media is beginning to get traction: “As social networks increasingly dominate … [Read more...] about Internal social media – engaging your organization – a status check (Part 2 of 2)
Internal social media – engaging your organization – a status check (Part 1 of 2)
What if our organization was energized? If everyone understood the vision and the strategy and contributed enthusiastically to moving us forward? How would we talk to each other? … [Read more...] about Internal social media – engaging your organization – a status check (Part 1 of 2)
How can you change your organization’s culture? Book Review: “Diagnosing and Changing Organizational Culture (1)
If you recognize that your organization needs either a wholesale culture change (as Nokia’s CEO Stephen Elop expressed this week (2)) or tweaking in certain units, this book will … [Read more...] about How can you change your organization’s culture? Book Review: “Diagnosing and Changing Organizational Culture (1)
Evaluating Change Management expertise
How do you value and leverage deep Subject Matter Expertise ? e.g. retailers building or re-designing an online commerce site rely on web designers' advice because only they know … [Read more...] about Evaluating Change Management expertise
What is THE critical leadership capability for 2011?
My vote goes to “Integrative Thinking” attributed to Roger Martin: “The ability to face constructively the tension of opposing ideas and, instead of choosing one at the expense of … [Read more...] about What is THE critical leadership capability for 2011?
Is your Brand Promise on the Change Train?
Is your Brand Promise important to you? (Huh?) Is it important to preserve a stellar customer experience during change? As you make changes throughout your organization do you … [Read more...] about Is your Brand Promise on the Change Train?