July 25th, 2011
I think that there are two kinds of organizations. Living ones and dying ones. We seem to have this idea that organizations, especially large ones are around forever, or at least for a very long time, but they are not. With few exceptions, organizations have a pretty short lifespan. A big part of what gives [Read More…]
July 20th, 2011
Long overdue blog post… Most of the work that I do is about content first and process second. I speak at conferences, deliver learning programs to client organizations and I bring specific content to those engagements. How it is presented depends on objectives, size of the group, amount of time, etc. I also used to [Read More…]
July 8th, 2011
I talk a lot about diversity of thought. I get some interesting responses to this message, which is for another post, but most of the people that I talk to find this to be a valuable, important and actionable topic. Some people even tell me that it is just good, common sense. But. This is [Read More…]
July 1st, 2011
“So what are the best practices?” This is always where the relationship goes bad. Everyone wants to know about best practices…and I have beef with best practices. I think that best practices are relics of another time and I think that they are copouts. Here is the thing… People seem to be holding on to [Read More…]
June 27th, 2011
I originally posted this about a year ago, but as I am at a big ass Human Resources conference this week, it seems like it might make a good “re-post.” Stop. Running. Away. Todays rant. I have said numerous time before that HR should not own organizational diversity and inclusion work, and I think that [Read More…]
June 24th, 2011
Spent the last week at the lake with the family. Played hard, slept hard, ate a lot of sunflower seeds. It was a delightful break in the action, but I am officially back to work. I am currently in Texas, and will soon be talking to the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. Then it [Read More…]
June 15th, 2011
Empathy gets a bad rap. People talk about empathy as if it is not serious business…as if it is this soft, fuzzy, cuddly, lets all hug and be nice to each other kind of a thing…and it is not that kind of a thing at all. Empathy is actually pretty bad ass. It requires a [Read More…]
June 13th, 2011
In an effort to get a little leaner and meaner, I have recently started running again. This weekend we went to visit my parents on the family farm, and I got out for a run while we were there. I ran four miles around the square “section” that they live on and while doing so [Read More…]
June 8th, 2011
Do stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration’s shove or society’s kiss on your forehead. Pay attention. It’s all about paying attention. Attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. Stay eager. -Susan Sontag Discontent is the first necessity of progress. -Thomas Edison Inquiry is fatal to certainty. [Read More…]
May 27th, 2011
I like to talk about the importance of flying your freak flag. It is a message which seems to resonate and it is largely about authenticity…being who you truly are…making your unique contribution. One of the questions that I always ask people to reflect on is “do you know what you are here for?” I [Read More…]