Organizational Growth & Performance
The Leader’s Guide To Culture Change
People overcomplicate culture change. It’s simple. In fact, nearly all organizational cultures are built and sustained by accident. Most are…
How to Stop Accepting Normal Problems and Lead Change
I’m a little embarrassed as I write this. But I had a problem. It was an obvious problem. I mean,…
Three Lessons Non-Profit Leaders Need to Learn from Business
In a previous article, Two Lessons Business Leaders Need to Learn from Non-Profits, I discuss two typical non-profit strengths that…
How to Stop Stirring Things Up and Make Room for Peace
When I was a child, I often played in a nearby forest by a stream. It was the clearest and…
The 5 Stages of Organizational Growth and The Impact of Mindset
“My greatest challenge has been to change the mindset of people. Mindsets play strange tricks on us. We see things…
Six Principles for Nimble Leadership Without Falling On Your Face
I grew up and live around mountains. As a result, I’ve spent a lot of time climbing them. I’ve discovered…
Three Ways To Do Remarkably Well When Nothing Is Going Well
I live in an oil state. Low prices have just hammered major sectors of our economy. Many people are nervous….
How Are You Doing? First Quarter Check-In.
So, this is the end of the first three months of 2016. The end of the first quarter. How are…
Cut The Lines That Hold You Back
I received a lot of feedback regarding a recent article called “Six Anchors that Are Holding You Back.” The six…
Build Resiliency: How to Bounce Back (Sometimes Even Stronger)
“A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor.” Years ago, I was a new executive director for a financially…