How To Turn Conflict into an Energy Source, NOT an Energy Drain
Guest post by Nate Regier Ask anyone about “conflict” and you’ll most likely hear negative descriptions such as: painful, damaging, draining, upsetting, disrespectful, demeaning and relationship-destroying. Most people dread conflict and can’t imagine how they could...
The Case for Culture Integration in Mergers and Acquisitions
Expect an acceleration of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2018. According to the latest research by Deloitte, over 1000 corporate and private equity executives report an anticipated increase in both the number of deals and the size of transactions. A...
7 Tips to Move From Vision to Reality
Vision alone is not enough. Vision requires action. Vision without action is nothing more than a daydream. The key to success is to stay focused on your vision and also to be realistic about your current situation. And that can be a challenge. Here are 7 tips to help...
#Podcast Interview With John Izzo on Leadership and the Purpose Revolution
I had a fascinating discussion with my friend and colleague John Izzo, author of six books including the newly released The Purpose Revolution, on the topic of leadership and purpose in an age of social good. What We Explored John says there is a global, growing...
Manage Polarities . . . or Step Off the Seesaw
Do you seesaw back and forth, trying to manage polarities in your life and find the right balance? There are a lot of seesaws you can get caught on: Overcommitted -- Bored Trust too easily -- Distrustful Being agreeable -- Blowing up Overeating -- Dieting When the...
#Podcast Interview With Mark Miller on How to Attract and Retain Top Talent
In this podcast, I interview Mark Miller about how to attract and retain top talent. Mark and his team conducted an extensive research study to find out what differentiates top talent from typical talent and what top talent wants from work. We discuss the results of...
#Podcast Interview With Kevin Cashman on Leadership From the Inside Out
I thoroughly enjoyed this 20-minute podcast interview with Kevin Cashman, author of six books, including the pioneering book on how to grow the whole person to grow the whole leader, Leadership From the Inside Out. An Overview of What We Explored If we’re doing to...
Organizational culture polarities hold the key to a healthy culture
Too much of a good thing brings out its downside. Ever had too much team time? It makes you long for a solo vacation on a desert island. One of the best portrayals of “too much of a good thing” was in Black Mirror’s Nose Dive (Season 3). In what initially looks like a...
Four Types of Organizational Culture
There are many types of organizational culture. Some cultures are fun-loving (Zappos) while others are more staid and rule-bound (Bank of America). Some cultures are caring (Patagonia), while others are cold and impersonal (Best Buy). Organizational culture arises...
The New Face of Competition: The Role of Competition in Today’s World
It’s time to rethink the role of competition. The idea that "it’s a dog-eat-dog world" no longer holds true, and cut-throat competition doesn’t benefit anyone, including yourself. In business, the lines between competitors and customers have become increasingly...
How to Make an Effective Apology and Increase Trust
If you believe that a leader is supposed to always know what to do and always be right, what do you do when something goes wrong? Denying mistakes, avoiding talking about them, or blaming them on others is a surefire way to lose credibility. The good news is that when...
The 5 Levels of Trust
All relationships depend on a foundation of trust. There is a direct relationship between employee trust and performance. Customer trust is a key factor in decisions on purchases. And in our personal lives, friendships are built on trust and one of the biggest causes...