Forty-two-percent of global CEOs see the cliff – do you? The cliff you ask? Their companies won’t be viable in the next ten years if they continue on their current path. Think about that for a minute. These captains of industry told PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey they are heading for disaster if they can’t change their company. That … Read More
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably heard of the term Pathfinder (a.k.a. Trailblazer, Pioneer, Explorer etc.). Those individuals who, faced with opportunities and challenges, forge new paths and choose innovation over the status quo. You may already be a Pathfinder or may have taken our Pathfinder assessment and found that you have opportunities to move along the Pathfinder spectrum. Regardless, … Read More
In today’s interconnected and fast-paced world, the ability to think in systems is becoming an essential skill for teams and organizations. Systems thinking allows individuals to see the broader picture, recognize patterns, and understand how different parts of a system interact. As a manager, you can coach your team to develop this critical skill, enabling them to make more informed … Read More
In today’s fast-paced work environment, teams that are driven by a desire to build, create, and innovate are crucial for success. As a manager, you have the unique opportunity to coach your team in harnessing this creative energy and using it productively. By encouraging your team members to tap into their innate drive to create, you not only help them … Read More
In today’s fast-paced business environment, teams that can challenge the status quo are essential for innovation and growth. As a manager, you have the opportunity to nurture and develop this skill within your team, empowering them to question current practices and push for positive change. However, this doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Your role is to coach your team members … Read More
What Good Is a Map if the Land Itself Is Actively and Quickly Changing? Imagine a world where mountains suddenly sprout in the desert and oceans cover what was, just a moment ago, fertile farmland. Such a landscape might make for an interesting movie… but would be a nightmare for anyone trying to navigate from one point to another. This … Read More
You’re smart. Well-educated. Doing well in your career. If it worked and was true to get you here, why rock the boat? If you are like me, there have been times in your career when some Truth (yes, with a capital “T”) that you have held onto is shown to be untrue or, at least, not as black-and-white as you … Read More
Let’s face it: being a leader is never easy, but it’s a whole different ball game during economic or political turmoil. In addition to the Wars in Ukraine and Gaza, a whipsaw election in France, unsettled issues around remote work, and mind-blowing advancements in AI coming every few months, the U.S. election got even more heated after an assassination attempt. … Read More
How many truly great leaders have you worked for? If you are like most of us, it’s not many. There are plenty of leaders that aren’t bad. Even some that are pretty good. But great? Few ever make it that far. That’s why there are so many books, articles, blog posts (like this one), and podcasts about leadership. It’s hard. … Read More
What’s your luck in getting innovation through an organization? If you are like the rest of us, the roadblocks and conflicts come fast and furious. Nothing can be as animating for people as an idea they hate. There are a lot of reasons for this. Some are valid, some so-so, others outright ludicrous. But it is the way it is. … Read More
