Creativity is a skill that can be nurtured and developed. Simply seeing something from another perspective is often all that is needed to generate a fresh idea. Pressure can stimulate creativity. So can solitude. I…
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The right way is often hard work.
Doing things the right way is often not the easiest way. I believe this is the basic challenge of modern leadership. How do you motivate people to do something that may be counter to popular…
Two thoughts on service and synthesis
If you can figure out how to serve others, you’ll always have a job. Learning how to synthesize ideas is the design challenge of today.
Fixing politics? Create a common vision.
Taking on the challenge of fixing politics is a daunting task. It’s a leadership problem. As a leader, where do you start? Considering that in the age of social media that change generally comes from…
Start making connections
Making connections is the foundation for building coalitions, networks, and systems. It’s also how you learn, find a mentor, discover a new hobby, find a new job, pick up a new sport, create something new,…
Be accessible and responsive.
If someone reaches out to you, then write or call back. Don’t ignore them–even if you don’t want to hear what they have to say. Hearing different perspectives is healthy. You may even find yourself…