I worked, for a long time, for an organization which was famous for its unique culture. Business school students studied us. People joined and stayed their whole careers. Culture was everything, sometimes to the detriment of...
Author - Vicki Cotter
There are many times in my work where I see the power of collaboration. The times when two is better than one. And three is better than two. And, like all things good, there is a shadow side. There’s a thing in psychology...
Perhaps you are one of the people who operate with a ‘business is business’ sensibility. Or perhaps you identify with ‘it’s not personal’. For your consideration…when people are involved, it’s always personal. And...
Recently, I was asked to coach a leader in a big organization. I was told that he “is the problem child” and needs to be fixed. This is not a unique situation. Whether he is or isn’t a problem is not the issue. The problem...
I’ve been in a slump. Calling it a slump is probably not doing it justice, but I’m trusting you get my point. Yesterday I heard Adam Grant speak. He talked about Givers and Takers (check him out at www.adamgrant.net) and...
I just met with a very self aware, confident, competent senior leader in a global organization. As a result of some internal changes, his role has changed. He’s doing great work finding his way through this change, and...
This time of year tends to be one of resolutions. Promises we make to ourselves, or maybe to others. Things we want to do that we have not done, or have not done well. Our intentions are good. We are committed. And we fail over...
Ever ask yourself that question? Perhaps the more helpful question is “where am I?” and, “and where would I like to go?” It’s just about the end of the year. And I keep wondering, ‘how did I get here?’ Endings and...
The one inside and outside. In me and in the world. My new friend, Joe Sielski (Forecasting forgiveness), although he doesn’t know it, has stirred up quite a storm in me. I’m pretty sure it was already brewing, and listening...
Dear Leaders Your. Words. Matter. Always. I spoke with a client today. The details of his situation are interesting, but not my point. Here’s my point. When you are a leader, everything you say carries weight. You may have...