Getting the right people on the bus is a well-known concept developed by Good to Great author Jim Collins. Leaders who build great organizations make sure they have the right people on the bus in the key seats before…
Work for most organizational leaders is like living in a whirlwind. The multitude of demands for our attention can be paralyzing. We live in a world where a priority is placed on brevity, speed, and…
Many of the organizations I’ve worked with over the years can tell me what their mission is, but they’d be hard-pressed to articulate their strategy in a simple statement. They’re not alone. Nearly 85 percent…
When faced with skyrocketing attrition, nearly half of employees actively job searching, and boomers taking early retirement, it’s hard to be a leader today. Atomic Habits author James Clear says, “Most situations in life have a…
It’s poorly skilled managers who present the greatest risk because they exacerbate most other risks. When managers are not engaging in regular, meaningful conversations with employees, their mental health and clarity of the organization’s purpose…
The last few years have been fraught with loss for many of us. COVID alone has added to the stress, yet it is only part of the experience of loss during our lives. From the…
Three Simple Steps to Overcome the Curse of Knowledge One of the reasons we linger on the importance of conscious reflection—especially in the new year—is that it offers us the ability to achieve emotional distance…
“We do not learn from experience … we learn from reflecting on experience.” John Dewey The power of reflection is often underrated despite its incredible benefits. In fact, a Harvard Business School study reported that when employees…
This is the second installment in a two-part series. Click here to read the previous post, “Want to Get the Best from Your Team? Start with a Personal Audit.” Change starts with ourselves As discussed…
This article was originally published by Directorship magazine and is republished here with permission from NACD. Experience as a nonprofit board member can be incredibly satisfying, regardless of experience level. It can offer a sense of purpose, provide the…