In recent years, some researchers* have suggested that setting goals – especially ambitious goals – can increase the possibility of individuals taking unethical actions to accomplish those goals. The recent revelations about practices at Wells Fargo quickly come to mind. For those not following closely, here are the highlights – or lowlights. *Regulators found that the … [Read more...] about Ambitious Goals and Wells Fargo
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Leaders: More than Dreamers
We take special time this week to remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the impact he has made on society. In communities and schools across the nation, his “I Have a Dream” speech will be replayed and recited. “I Have a Dream” is an amazing speech and aspirational vision that Dr. King shared with us. But effective leaders – like Dr. King – are much more … [Read more...] about Leaders: More than Dreamers
Leaders are Always Visible
These are definitely challenging times for leaders of all types of organizations. As I have met with C-suite leaders over the course of this past year since becoming Dean at Villanova, I have heard time and time again about how their role has increasingly changed so that now they feel they are being asked to “weigh in” on events in the news on a regular basis. Very different … [Read more...] about Leaders are Always Visible
Thanks for the Feedback (Or Not)
We know that receiving valid feedback for improvement on our performance and then acting on it is a helpful way to continue our professional development. However, it is all easier said than done. This is one of the helpful themes of the book Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well (even when it is off base, unfair, poorly delivered, and, … [Read more...] about Thanks for the Feedback (Or Not)
“Do More with Less???”
Can we find out who invented that phrase? – “Do More with Less.” How crazy! I want to have a talk with him. (I am sure it was a him.) Don’t get me wrong – I am all in favor of efficiency. And, if in pursuit of a new process to accomplish a goal you end up inventing a way to do more with less, then great. Even setting that as an inspiring goal could be a super idea. But … [Read more...] about “Do More with Less???”