Category: Blog
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17. The Era of the “Context Curious”
When I was starting out as a young and relatively low-in-the-chain-of-command employee, I was highly focused on the task at hand. I was clear about my responsibilities and how to be successful and I didn’t worry about a great deal more than that. If someone back then had asked me how the company I was…
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16. When Conflict Avoidance IS the Elephant in the Room
“Conflict avoided is conflict multiplied.” Most people don’t relish having to make tough decisions but sometimes putting this off can cause more harm downstream. Organizational culture flows from the personality of the key leaders of the organizations, most notably the CEO’s. If that CEO is conflict avoidant… then that may prove to be the biggest…
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15. Negative Budget Variances
Negative budget variances? Sounds like a boring and low level topic for a podcast such as this one… but how you handle them: (1) says a lot about you as a leader and (2) has the very real potential to positively transform your organization.
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14. When Legacy Planning is Really Just Cashing Out
I go on and on about non-profit, mission driven organizations and sometimes receive friendly (usually) comments about how non-profits and for profits are much more alike than not. Sure, ok. But there are some critical ways they’re different. Today, I talk about one of them.
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13. Like a Drawer Full of Pens
For organizations in trouble and working to launch an improvement initiative, the diagnostic phase is critical. Sometimes, however, that is a very difficult task… partially due to the fact that neglect, conflict avoidance, politics, lack of clarity, or indecision created a mess that is difficult to sort through. I liken this to a “drawer full…
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12. We’ll Fix It With a Reorg!
Something this is a reasonable and effective strategy. But beware, sometimes it isn’t.
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11. When it’s Time to BE MORE DIRECT!
Sometimes you have to walk lightly and sometimes you have to pound the table. This episode is for those times when you find yourself wondering whether it’s time to pound the table.
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10. Setting the Future Course Based on Who You Hire
What are you looking for in a new leadership hire? Do you prioritize and have clear selection criteria, established up front and before you even begin? If not, watch out… you may be making a more impactful decision for your organization than it may seem on the surface.
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9. Calling All Cows and Elephants
Sacred Cows and Elephants in the Room. Everyone organization has them. But what happens when they diminish success and hamper positive change efforts?
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8. Making it Personal by Getting Closer
Bryan Stevenson, in his excellent book, “Just Mercy”, describes the advice his grandmother once gave to him. She said: “You can’t understand most of the important things from a distance, Bryan. You have to get close…” And this relates to mission driven organizations how?
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