“Just take the first step and see what happens.” “Just start typing and let the words flow.” “Just put pencil to paper and start drawing.” This is useful advice, but I prefer: What are you…
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Self-Awareness Improves Client-Facing Skills
Use a script. Our reputation will carry us. They just want to hear certain words. This is just a box-checking exercise. That was the mindset early in my career when working with clients. And what…
Change is Coming. Are You Ready?
One day, someone will bring you an idea for change. Think back: wasn’t it you or your peers doing the same thing once? Stay open to new ideas, even if you helped build what’s present…
Overcoming Invisible Failure in Business
Is it a failure if no one knows about it? Maybe, maybe not. It depends on the context. If you’re trying to build an initiative and no one knows about it, then yes, it’s a…
Creating Change in Traditional Organizations
Creating change in established organizations is challenging but doable. Knowing the inner workings is key to bypassing organizational resistance. The dynamics within traditional organizations can be complex, often playing out in intricate political maneuvers during…
Bend, Don’t Break
New CEO. New org chart. New management. New priorities. New projects. New meetings. New processes. New deadlines. New frustrations. We’ve all been there. What’s your next move? As with anything in life, when you see…