Fixing Complicated vs. Growing with Complex
Organizational problems fall into two categories: complicated and complex. Confusing [...]
How to Sabotage a Company
In 1944, the Office of Strategic Services (pre-cursor to the [...]
The power of “even over”
Most organizations claim to have clear priorities. But when everything [...]
Shine a Light on Shadow Work
In hindsight, could you document the steps your team undertook [...]
We’re too nice at work
Do you know the story of the Emperor's New Clothes? [...]
They just don’t take initiative
One of the most common frustrations I hear from leaders [...]
Experiment: Let’s presume everything is on track
Most leadership meetings begin with a status update. One person [...]
Once in a while, focus on the HOW
Your team is always working hard on something. You're [...]
It’s worth your time to focus on trust-building
The most effective one-on-one probably isn't about the work. Our [...]
Why are Socratic questions so valuable?
What happens when people arrive at an insight instead of [...]