A pleasant non-answer serves an interesting role in relationships between people. As a general or vague response delivered with a cheery tone or a smile, it can soften bad news. It can keep people in…
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Build Your Network
I have seen a lot of people with the technical skills to perform a certain job or play a sport. However, becoming great involves looking beyond what you are doing, making connections with others around…
Overcoming average
When an organization begins to default towards the average then people get comfortable. You have a job, you are responsible for a few things, and it becomes a sustainable lifestyle. No need to think out…
A culture of innovation
Building a culture of innovation starts with creating the process and structure to support it. It’s not enough to simply talk about it. Change management, innovation, transformation, and solving problems start with knowing and living…
When rules need to change
New political realities, economic downturns, loss of revenue, or failure of leadership can cause people or institutions to become paralyzed. Figuring out how to change with the times is necessary for the survival of individuals…
Creating patterns and changing culture
Ebb and flow. Expansion and contraction. Day and night. Light and Dark. Patterns define our lives. Annual occurrences such as the four seasons, anniversaries, birthdays, weather phenomena, and annual political, economic, or sporting events provide…