18 ways to make a positive difference
Nearly half of those surveyed in a PRRI research project “completely” or “mostly” agreed that “society as a whole has become too soft and feminine.” When I think of feminine attributes, I think of flexibility, kindness, altruism, receptiveness, nurturing, empathy, and...
How to get off of mental autopilot
As humans, we tend to let ourselves fall into familiar routines, especially when we’re working. Any sequence of mental action which has been frequently repeated tends to perpetuate itself. ~William James, philosopher I’ve seen many shades of the...
Bridging the gap between what’s important and how you’re living
Do you say you want to spend more time with your family but regularly stay late at the office to get ahead in your career? Do you vow to give back to your community but can’t manage to fit time for volunteering into your schedule? If so, you’re not alone. Most of us...
Common ways leaders kill curiosity
What a great discussion question for the book club group: with what skill would you imbue all leaders for success and why? My answer? The ability to not destroy curiosity. While many CEO’s say curiosity is a necessary leadership skill, my experience has been that most...
Social fields and Theory U from Otto Scharmer
The following is an excerpt from The Essentials of Theory U I grew up on an 800-year-old farm near Hamburg. Sixty years ago, my parents decided to abandon conventional industrial farming techniques (using pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers) and...
5 strategies for getting the most out of meetings
Many employees probably groan and grumble when they see that the boss has scheduled yet another meeting. I believe that doesn’t have to be the case. Meetings aren’t terrible, it’s just that most people are terrible at running them. 5 strategies for having good...
