“Thanks for the comment. I’ll make a note of that and get back to you.” Crickets. In fact, I never received a response. The next time I introduced a new idea, I made sure to…
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Making Changes on The Fly
“Wait, you can’t do that!” “Well, I just did it. I’ll ask for forgiveness later.” Making changes on the fly is tough. It could be a split-second decision to make a key pass or to…
Breaking the Status Quo
I don’t know, this is the way it’s always been done. I don’t know, it’s not my call. I don’t know, this was his boss’s idea. I don’t know, I’m just focused on my work….
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…
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…