With the Olympic Games now under way in London, many of us are eagerly following the efforts of our nation’s athletes, cheering them on as they compete to win on the global stage. As much as the Olympics represent the pinnacle of the sporting world, they are also the source … Click to continue reading
With summer now in full swing, it’s only natural that conversations abound as to when and where we’ll be taking our summer vacation. And yet, the findings of a number of recent studies reveal that while our thoughts might be on summer vacation, few of us are actually taking them. … Click to continue reading
This past Saturday, I had the distinct pleasure of being invited to speak at the convocation ceremony for the regional high school where I serve as chairman of their Governing Board. As it’s only been a year since I’ve been a member of this school community, the main challenge I … Click to continue reading
While last week heralded the end of the current school year, it also marked the completion of my first year serving as the chairman of the Governing Board for the regional high school my oldest daughter attends. Having worked with a number of teams and committees, I can honestly say … Click to continue reading
There’s no question that social media is becoming an important channel through which organizations can share and converse with their audience, as well as attract potential new customers for their products/services. But how can organizations successfully navigate this growing field to order to ensure an ROI from their online efforts? … Click to continue reading
Over the last two summers, I’ve been working on renewing the various gardens around my house. As I came to the end of the process this year, I noticed some interesting parallels with the nature of today’s organizations and in particular, the periodic need to take steps to help rejuvenate … Click to continue reading
One of the themes I’ve been exploring lately on my blog is how the way we work is changing. Not will change or might change, but currently in the process of changing to reflect new realities of today’s interconnected and globalized world. Perhaps the clearest indication of how much more … Click to continue reading
The following is a guest post by Lewisa Anciano and Amanda Fenton. Companies everywhere are facing increased competition and diminishing returns. We’re told “Innovate or die”. Almost every company I know would say they are trying to innovate their products, services, customer experience or even their business model. But where … Click to continue reading
I’ve written a number of times about the importance empathy, passion, and fostering a sense of shared purpose plays in our ability to succeed through our collective efforts, ideas that are normally considered too touchy-feely or soft to be of any practical benefit in the business world. Then again, in … Click to continue reading
The following is a guest post by Darcy Eikenberg. “We’ve cut back on our training—nothing I can do about that.” “Our conference budgets have been cut, so it’ll be hard for me to stay current.” “My manager doesn’t know any more than I do—how am I going to grow?” Heard … Click to continue reading
If there’s one thing business leaders and thinkers can agree on, it’s that the way we work is changing. Thanks to a combination of technological advances, emerging global markets and demographic shifts, both the kind of work we’ll do – and how we’ll do it – is undergoing a radical … Click to continue reading
When it comes to movies, TV shows, and novels, it’s usually pretty obvious who the hero of the story is. But what about in your organization’s story? Do you recognize who plays the role of the hero for your organization? That was the focus of my previous piece, which I’m … Click to continue reading