The Last Mile in Organizational Change (2)

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Part 2: We’re Missing the Last Critical Steps In Change Completing The Last Mile [See Part 1 “The Last Mile in Organizational Change (1)] Research on change and transformation suggests that from 30-70% of large-scale change efforts fail to create the desired impact [Or at least they sub-optimize – that’s another topic]. As I suggested […]

The Last Mile in Organizational Change (1)

The hard work of electrifying American took place community by community, house by house...

Part 1: We’re Missing the Last Critical Steps In Change Several Leadership Behaviors Drive Key Outcomes. In 2019, pre-pandemic: I visited the sprawling acres of the Henry Ford Museum, a showcase for American ingenuity, innovation and industrial development over the last few hundred years. Among many captivating exhibits – one caught my attention. This exhibit […]

‘What If…?’ & ‘How Might We…?’ Leading with Curiosity on Your Teams

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‘What If…?’ & ‘How Might We…?’ Leading With Curiosity On Your Teams As humans, we are naturally curious. In fact, exercising curiosity is core to a growth mindset – and to our individual happiness and well-being, especially at work. Yet surprisingly, as leaders, we often fail significantly to encourage curiosity within our organizations and teams. […]

Leading Boldly … and Improving Your Relationship With Uncertainty

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It stares you in the face. No role is so well suited to philosophy as the one you happen to be in right now. –Marcus Aurelius What a strange time we live in – and a difficult one in which to work with, coordinate and lead others. Since 2020, burnout, staff shortages and resulting overwhelm […]

Practical Change and Leadership Hacks for Better Outcomes

   Why do some organizations thrive while others struggle to perform? And, how can leaders get better outcomes for their teams and organizations? These are topics I recently unpacked with Steve Rush, on his podcast, The Leadership Hacker.  This interview is a perfect resource if you’re looking for practical change ideas and leadership hacks. […]

What Goes ‘Bump’ in Your Night… Or During Your Days?

Day to day – we focus on meeting obligations, getting things done.  But sometimes – we are surprised, startled, frightened.  Our minds race through possibilities, with more remote ones rushing to the forefront.  Until we can see threats clearly – we go on high alert; while the rational mind presents likely threats… the irrational mind […]

Organizational Culture: Important, Mismanaged, Undervalued

Culture: Incredibly, critically and centrally important – and misunderstood, undervalued, and undermanaged. Findings from the Katzenbach Center… To address shortcomings and close the gaps: Focus on change a few critical behaviors – help people to see positive change quickly Build capabilities that make changes last – leveraging peer networks and measurement/ tracking, and Take charge […]