Data in isolation is just data, but when surrounded by a story or a narrative then another layer of meaning has been added that makes this information relevant to others. A building separated from its…
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Figuring out where you are
One way to see where you are is to simply look around. What do your eyes tell you? Are you in a room, an open space, indoors, outdoors, or someplace else? Maybe you are walking…
Everything appears to be linked
A shift in perspective can be as easy taking a step forward, backward, or sideways. It can also be a mental shift. Imaginative and creative people can hold multiple perspectives in their mind at once…
Strive to understand why
Cultural awareness starts with taking note of what is going on around you and comparing and contrasting your experience with that of what you are seeing at that moment. It means watching how people do…
Why the behavior of people is the root of culture
When you understand what is happening at the lowest levels of an organization you can gain an appreciation for the roots of its culture. How people behave, how they speak to one another or interact…
Your most important work is directly in front of you
Developing a grand vision and a long-term plan for the future is an important task for any person or organization. But, don’t forget that your most important work is that which is directly in front…