Are lean organizations more change agile?
If you’re already a lean organization, do you enjoy a head start when implementing other strategic initiatives thanks to your commitment to continuous improvement? My hypothesis is “yes.” Does anyone have any data one way or another that they’re willing to share? For...
10 ways to lead like a gardener
Do the retired 4-star General Stanley McChrystal and the retired CEOs Alan Mulally of Ford and John Chambers of Cisco fit the definition of a “heroic leader”? Yes, if you’re clinging to the past. No, if you’re living in the present and anticipating the future. In his...
Adapt with “radical info sharing and empowered execution”
Stop being obsessed with efficiency. Be adaptable instead, especially with “radical information sharing” and “empowered execution.” Adaptability is a more critical competency for our VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world. That’s the advice of Retired...
Who deserves more attention, Mother Nature or digital devices?
More kayaks than cars traveled across South Battery Street in downtown Charleston, SC this past weekend. Boating became the easiest way to get around in this historic neighborhood after 13 inches of rain over three days led to street flooding—thanks to the influence...
3 lessons from a disruptive leader, Pope Francis
Pope Francis is a great role model for modern-day leaders, including organizational leaders. While many may think of Pope Francis as a religious figure first and foremost, he teaches valuable lessons that apply to others. For example, consider the Pope’s recent visit...
Roam like George
“There’s no need to roam when you call this your home”— T-shirt with an outline of the state of South Carolina. No! Roaming is a vitally important pursuit to our development—both professionally and personally. Exploring new areas opens your mind to new people, new...
Are you ready to excel at CHESS?
Are you ready to excel at CHESS? This is not your father’s traditional board game in which two players challenge each other to capture their opponent’s king. Instead, these are 21st century social interactions that you can take to future-proof yourself, especially...
Five ways to act more like a leader
Chefs, pianists and tennis players improve their skills by practicing, experimenting and performing. So do organizational leaders. The “playing field” where they practice leadership includes conference rooms, hallways and offices. However, many individuals who desire...
Bless your biased big data and brain!
Bless your biased big data and brain! We humans aren’t the only ones who are biased. The big data we consult may be biased too. Or more precisely, the complex computer software that programmers have inadvertently embedded with biases. The biases built into the codes...
