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  • Outrage is Making us Dumber

    Outrage is Making us Dumber

    A constant intake of negative information not only affects our mood, but also hampers our thinking process. Cherishing and propagating angry thoughts does not validate them, it merely simplifies complex realities. In today’s world, it is necessary to think beyond simple black-and-white categorizations. Read more

  • Just Smile and Nod

    Just Smile and Nod

    Leaders often face challenges in turning team agreement during meetings into actionable commitments. The article proposes CADA, a four-step alignment-building process, as a solution. The steps are: 1) Be Curious – question the proposal, 2) Be Analytical – differentiate between facts and opinions, 3) Be Decisive – reach a conclusion and define the level of… Read more

  • The Odyssey of Change: Anticipating the Four Hidden Forces of Organizational Transformation

    The Odyssey of Change: Anticipating the Four Hidden Forces of Organizational Transformation

    Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, tells the story of Odysseus’ journey home after the fall of Troy. Odysseus and his crew spent ten years at sea. Some of their encounters along the way were fortuitous, others were fatal. While organizational transformation is less perilous, it can feel just as daunting. It is unrealistic and possibly… Read more

  • Ready or not…You’re in Charge

    Ready or not…You’re in Charge

    Maybe the questions we’re asking about the talent pipeline are too limited. While we figure out how to accelerate the readiness of our high potentials, we should also consider how to accelerate the readiness of our organizations to support their success. Read more

  • How to Make a Consequential Decision

    How to Make a Consequential Decision

    When making an important decision, don’t think about what to do. Use the SCAN framework to anticipate the consequences of your options.View post to subscribe to site newsletter. Read more

  • SCAN: Hidden Influences in Four Metaphors

    SCAN: Hidden Influences in Four Metaphors

    Four metaphors to help us recognize hidden influences. Recognizing hidden influences helps us get unstuck.View post to subscribe to site newsletter. Read more