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…
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The Circular Influence
The behaviors of individuals you are willing to accept will become the foundation of your culture. The culture you are willing to accept will inform the processes you implement to get your work done. The…
A River Always Flows
You have a problem in front of you. To gain a different perspective on it, you take a few steps back. Now, not only can you see what’s directly in front of you—the present—but you…
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,…
Clear Ideas
Problems can be observed from multiple points of view. How many perspectives do you consider when trying to solve a problem? Too many, and you may be overwhelmed by a tsunami of data. Too few,…
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…