You had a great plan, but it didn’t work. What happened? All too often it is because somewhere along the line, someone failed to do what they promised and no one called them on it. They were not held accountable. Lack of accountability is a huge problem in organizations. In fact, Patrick Lencioni names this as one of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team in his great book … [Read more...] about Mastering Accountability
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Say “No” to False Urgency
Some people and organizations are addicted to “urgency” – it gives them a rush. It can be intoxicating indeed – “Hey everyone, the boss needs us in the conference room ASAP for an emergency meeting!” And there you have heated discussions why someone just complained about the color you used on a recent advertising flyer – and what to do about it. Give me a … [Read more...] about Say “No” to False Urgency
Improve Your Inclusive Leadership
Organizations continue to work to be more inclusive. Research reported recently in Harvard Business Review shows that inclusive organizations are 73% more likely to reap innovation revenue and 70% more likely to capture new markets – among other advantages. Becoming a more inclusive leader is a key competency in today’s economy. Here are some ideas from that same HBR … [Read more...] about Improve Your Inclusive Leadership
Improve Your VUCA Leadership
The U. S. Army invented the term “VUCA” back in the late 1980s to describe the global environment once the Soviet Union fell. VUCA stands for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous. Many organization leaders adopted the term to describe their environments as well. Since COVID, many people feel like we are experiencing VUCA on Steroids. With that in mind, here are some … [Read more...] about Improve Your VUCA Leadership
Break Out of Analysis Paralysis!
We are overloaded by too much information! And the amount of data available to us seems to be growing exponentially. It is easier than ever today to fall into the trap of Analysis Paralysis – reviewing more and more information, while delaying a decision. Here are some tips to break out of it: *How Important is the Decision? Do you need the ideal solution or is good … [Read more...] about Break Out of Analysis Paralysis!