Day 1: The Call to Adventure In the rugged terrain of today’s business world, only the agile survive. We begin our expedition into the wild
Corporate change may involve new products, new markets or a new company image. It may pertain to expansion or downsizing, or be as basic as
Innovation calls for disruption. Disruption leads to change, and sometimes, uncertainty. That’s why smart leaders develop the skills and behaviors necessary to effectively lead and
Great leaders of change understand the difference between change management and leading change. They lead successful change by setting a course, establishing a culture and
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. ~ Benjamin Franklin Are you a leader of change? I wrote about why this is so
All effective leaders learn to master the C-suite competencies: setting strategic direction; communicating an inspiring mission; understanding financial data; planning and coordinating resources; and ensuring that
How are you doing on your goal setting for 2018? Have you made a leadership resolution? Maybe you’re immune to change. It doesn’t matter if
2018 is quickly approaching; have you made a leadership resolution for change? Change is hard. The pull toward non-change is often underestimated. As good as our
It baffles me. Making any kind of behavioral change is really hard. Even when we know we will reap huge benefits by changing habits, we
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects
Most employees favor consensus-run organizations where leaders manage democratically through inclusion and feedback. Consensus-style leadership is a refreshing alternative to tyrannical leadership, but democracy, taken
Sudden information is generally incomplete, incorporating whatever is available at the moment. By contrast, leaders sift through information, take time to gather data, and draw
