Tag: organizational culture
A Note on the Murder of George Floyd and the Need for Racial Justice
I haven’t yet seen anyone make a connection between Derek Chauvin, who murdered George Floyd, and chauvinism. Ex-Officer Chauvin murdered Mr. Floyd almost casually, as if he had all the time in the world and... Continue reading
In HBR: Your Family Business Needs a Deep Bench
This article originally appeared on hbr.org. Whether business is booming or your organization is in the midst of a tough time, a crucial aspect of risk management is ensuring that your organization has bench strength — that employees... Continue reading
How to Help People Bring Their Whole Selves to Work
As a consultant and executive coach, I try to listen very carefully to what people are saying. I listen to understand their concerns, gain deeper insights into who they are as individuals, and find the... Continue reading
In Forbes: How To Stop Solving Your Team’s Problems For Them
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Many leaders feel overwhelmed by their many responsibilities and constant fire-fighting, and wonder why their people can’t just be more competent, confident and self-sufficient. Author and coaching expert Michael Bungay... Continue reading
In HBR: How to Make Your Family Business More Professional
This article originally appeared on hbr.org. Many family businesses take on the distinctive identity, focus, and idiosyncrasies of the family leaders who run them. These norms can be motivating and can create a sense of common... Continue reading
In Forbes: How To Keep Your Culture Strong During Growth
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Culture is a significant determinant of company success, and yet it’s a slippery thing to define. That’s why public examples of well-defined cultures, such as the famous 2009 125-slide deck from Netflix,... Continue reading
How to Use Facilitation to Help People See What They Don’t See
Recently, on the Relatable Leader podcast, the warm and engaging host Catherine Goggia asked me about how employees can put issues on the table and confront problems in ways that maximize progress while minimizing unproductive... Continue reading
In Forbes: How To Manage Yourself When Your Work Goes Really Wrong
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Sometimes things go really, really wrong for leaders. A subordinate you trust that others warned you about messes up so badly that it creates an organizational crisis. A more senior... Continue reading