Within a company, what is the most important aspect… the people, the idea, the products or the company itself?  On Monday, I asked this question followed by using a quote from the book “Built to Last” by Jim Collins. In this quote, Collins states, “Be prepared to kill, revise or evolve an idea, but never … Continue reading Company First? pt 2 →

Within a company, what is the most important aspect… the people, the idea, the products or the company itself?  Let’s see what Jim Collins, author of “Built to Last” has to say:  “Luck favors the persistent. This simple truth is a fundamental cornerstone of successful company builders. The builders of visionary companies were highly persistent, … Continue reading Company First? pt 1 →

Why talk about culture? Can culture truly be defined?  When working with teams, often they get caught up in the friendliness – or lack of friendliness – of the dialogue in decision-making. If there exists dysfunction, consultants are brought in to help a team work together in ways that reduce dissonance.  Leave the dissonance alone. … Continue reading Culture versus Process OR Culture as Process. →

During times of crisis, disruption, change or adversity, what steps should organizational leaders be taking? Is there a clear process to execute through crisis that will guarantee organizational resilience?  Start with the 14 Steps of Resilience Execution (adapted from the Harvard Business Review’s article “September 11, 2001: A CEO’s Story” by Jeffrey W. Greenberg) :   … Continue reading 14 Steps of Resilience Execution →

How can I make the most of my time during Groundhog Day, er, I mean COVID 19 quarantine?  Assess yourself.  More than likely, like me, you have a lot more free time during this period quarantine and social distancing. Use this time to assess or reassess yourself. Your values. Your leadership. Give yourself a matrix … Continue reading Assess and Reassess Yourself →