Aspirin or Vitamin?
As Seth Godin reminds us, “we’re far more aware of our problems than our opportunities”. In my work with leaders of organizations, that almost always holds true. Intrigue turns to enthusiasm as leaders
January 21, 2014
Don’t Let A New Organizational Structure Become the Grist For Employee’s Cynicism Mill
Here’s an interesting question, “Of all the organizational structures out there (i.e. matrix, self-management, traditional hierarchy, etc) is there one you recommend that will best leverage a culture centered around professional values?” I
January 6, 2014
The Professional Mindset
Inspired by “The Power Of Professionalism” by Bill Wiersma by Jennifer Fruin WCUI 2013 We as society don’t often seize the “dare to be great” moment. The moment that separates the “boys from the men”, the
December 5, 2013
Football’s Skill Players—Lessons For Today’s Professionals
A colleague friend of mine was updating me on her prize-recruit son who is destined to be playing football next year at a Pac 12 school. He plays on the offensive line. He
November 25, 2013
Your Organization—Is Your Experience There Helping You Become A Better Person?
As part of a recent consulting engagement, I had the privilege to interview a number of employees from one of the world’s best managed companies. The company—both what they did and how they
November 14, 2013
A Professional Joins the Competition—and Feeling Good About It.
A colleague friend of mine just recently jumped ships–having left one major accounting firm for another. He was very loyal to his former employer, having made significant sacrifices over many years. During his
November 11, 2013
Do You Have Time To Lead?
Check out my latest article in Bellwether magazine (pages 8-9). There’s some great examples from two CEO’s as to how they reinforce professional values in their organizations.
November 7, 2013
Honoring An Amazing Men’s Room Attendant
I love hearing of stories about people in non-tradition jobs or situations that really put an exclamation point on what it means to be a professional. Lorenzo Robinson, a men’s room attendant at
November 6, 2013