You are here. You want to be there.  What stands between you and where you want to be is time, patience, work and creative tension.  This applies to people, teams and organizations.  Creative tension = an emotion.  I have a great idea I want to go to market… but I cannot find funding. Our team … Continue reading On Creative Tension →

Last night, the world watched as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, literally “told all.”  Racism, family feuds, suicidal ideations… it was truly a bombshell.  I have not watched the interview in its entirety, so I have little to comment on it.  However, what we know to be true is this: … Continue reading Brand Loyalty versus Personal Authenticity →

Organizational Design is designing the organization based on purpose of the organization.  Org Design is strategy-based and usually created by a team, including the CEO, and is properly managed by the COO.  (Ex. If you decide to build a car, you would figure out the purpose of the car and then design the car around the … Continue reading Defining Org Development, Org Design and Org Culture →

“We love your zeal. We love your enthusiasm. Your resume is impressive. However, we only hire someone after we determine they are the kind of person we can share beers with and go on a weekend camping trip with.”  I sat stunned.  I had just missed out on a job opportunity, not because of lack … Continue reading Why Hiring For “Culture Add” versus “Culture Fit” Will Empower Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for your Organization →

It happens once a year. We celebrate this thing we call our “birthday.” It is always a wonderful thing to know we are one of the lucky ones who made it one more year. While birthdays are a great time for celebration, I also believe it can be a wonderful time for reflection. To look … Continue reading 42 Insights For 42 Years, Part 2 →