It’s notoriously hard to drive change in large companies. Being at the top of the heap with steady earnings doesn’t sound like a burning platform for change. However, with the ever-accelerating speed of emergent forces in competitive markets, a company’s position can change seemingly overnight. Under these circumstances, ambivalence towards change is easy to understand. […]
I had the privilege of attending the APA’s 2018 Annual Conference a few weeks ago here in San Francisco. I am a relatively new member to this professional body and felt obliged to attend since it was scheduled in my “back yard”. It was an impressive event, well-orchestrated with each of the association’s 54 divisions […]
A leader’s ability to harness empathy in their work is a powerful tool for establishing an atmosphere of trust and affiliation, essential for innovation. Leaders must think and act differently to foster innovation by building trust, a learning culture, and a shared vision of the future. Empathy is the first reflective step a leader needs […]
Addressing our employees’ social needs have often been characterized as the “soft” side of leadership and organizational development. Frequently, the intangible nature of these needs meant that they were given a low priority and often became yet another underfunded HR initiative in today’s enterprises. However, you have probably started to notice neuroscience or more precisely […]
I just concluded my weekend run. I am not a very accomplished runner, but there is no other exercise that gives me such a strong sense of well-being upon completion. I am not sure if this is due to what many call a “runners high” with an associated release of naturally generated caninoids, endorphins, or […]
My consulting colleague, Gaye Clemson, and I are continually refining a leadership and strategy execution model for Transformational Change based on our collective client experiences. We propose that this model reflects the reality of addressing specific organizational and the emergent challenges that leaders and their enterprises face in the second decade of this 21st Century. […]
