Tag: innovation
How to Think About Initiating Change Efforts That No One Has Asked For
Picture this: You’ve just learned that you’re being hired for — or promoted into — a leadership job that’s at least a level higher than you’ve ever had before. You’re thrilled, and you start thinking... Continue reading
How to Help Your Team Refocus on Growth After the Hassles of Covid
Although most of the risks and burdens of Covid-19 are still with us, now is the time to plan for growth rather than merely continuing to hang on. If we wait till all signs of... Continue reading
In Forbes: How To Support The Right Kind Of Conflict At Work
This article originally appeared on Forbes. It’s terribly hard for most people to raise crucial disagreements at work, even though staying silent can mean we miss production deadlines, misunderstand customers’ requirements and stifle creativity because no one... Continue reading
How to Use Stretch Goals to Increase Innovation
Have you ever been asked to define your own stretch goals? They’re still remarkably popular, despite a steady stream of articles and research that debunks the value of this approach altogether. It’s not so much... Continue reading
3 Powerful, Practical Fundamentals to Help Change Stick
Change may be a constant in life, but in business, many planned change initiatives either peter out or don’t even take hold in the first place. According to a Towers Watson study, only slightly more... Continue reading
A Surprising Example of Disruptive Skill
One morning, several months ago, on the train heading into New York City, I watched a woman put on her makeup. She had the process down to an art: reaching into the cosmetic bag on... Continue reading
Here’s How to Work with Micromanagers to Help Them Get Better Results
Some managers who’ve risen through the ranks become overly controlling once they begin to exercise authority. They squelch subordinates’ ability to take risks, develop, and contribute, both individually and collectively. Here are two examples I’ve... Continue reading
6 More Ways to Help Your Team Learn to Problem-Solve
One of the major goals of every leader should be teaching team members to solve problems. Last week’s post, Isn't It Time to Stop Solving Your Team’s Problems for Them?, reviews the basics. Depending on... Continue reading