You can copy someone’s work, approach, or way of doing things, but it won’t have staying power until you make it your own. You have to inject your personality into your writing, projects, leadership style,…
Browsing CategoryChange
A Strong Culture Requires Boldness
An organization that claims to have a strong culture should have a couple of key elements: However, truly maintaining a strong culture involves more than just articulating values. It requires boldness to continually challenge and…
They Might See You As A Cog
A position description is one way to view an employee. Another way is to consider their personal, professional, and organizational goals. One way will give you a narrow perspective, and the other provides wider and…
Building Bridges Between People
Building bridges is a dangerous work. The most dangerous part of it is the construction of the underwater foundations, where the currents in particular pose a serious problem. Similarly, I’ve been building bridges between people,…
Starting The Leadership Journey
“I’m not sure what to do next.” The last time we spoke, you said you wanted to be a leader. Has that not happened? “Well, there’s no more budget for classes or training this year,…
The Contextual Leader in Action
Flexibility is my forte. You can drop me into any situation–offices, workplaces, different countries, etc.–and I’ll figure out how to work within it and thrive. My role? I usually assist whoever is in charge in…