Embrace volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. They’re not just buzzwords–they’re your secret weapon. Growth thrives in the unpredictable. The blurred lines of your organization? A treasure map. Your customers’ gray-area problems? Hidden gems. Viewed holistically,…
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Making Something Out of Nothing
I’ve been making something out of nothing for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I didn’t really have a choice: Locked out of the house, countless hours spent playing outside, nothing to entertain…
Create and Lead
Creating is planting the seeds of growth. Nurturing that growth is leading. These skills are interwoven in the fabric of contemporary leadership. Today’s leadership is about fostering an environment where creativity, expansion, and guidance flourish…
Calming a Chaotic Workplace
The first week at my new job was intriguing. Everyone on the team was running around as if their hair was on fire. This seemed to be not just the norm for my assigned team…
Avoiding the Collaboration Trap
My internal alarms started going off when I began to notice the dynamics among the people in our collaboration session—the first of several that were scheduled. They were defensive: they would speak up to a…
Moving in a Different Direction
I was told that they were moving in a different direction. My position, stature, and role went from hero to zero. Things can change quickly. You might understand why, or you may not. The key,…