3 traps that kill strategy and crush us – Part 3: Landmines
Landmines are the gut-wrenching consequences of our blind spots. So what does that have to do with doughnuts?...
01 November, 2019
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3 traps that kill strategy and crush us – Part 2: Distractions
A few weeks ago, I wrote the first draft of this article. Then, I got distracted. Yes, while writing an article on distractions....
07 September, 2019
3 traps that kill strategy and crush us – Part 1: Loops
Nothing ever advances in a loop. And you can't beat a loop. Its irrationality is unbeatable. So don't play....
07 August, 2019
Be brave and bend unspoken rules
If we’re not at least curious about politics at work, we’re at the mercy of them. And that’s a miserable way to work. So be brave and bend the unspoken rules....
22 May, 2019
Stay cool and inspire psychological safety
People and teams who feel safe at work contribute more and collaborate better. But let's face it: organizations just aren’t very psychologically safe....
17 April, 2019
Please don’t stay in your lane
Work is way more interesting and much easier when think, ask questions and lead. So make your work interesting. And please don’t stay in your lane....
26 March, 2019
Be irritated and change the rules
I recently worked with a great guy named Josh, who’s a very thoughtful leader. In our work together, we tried to focus on his business strategies and ambitious goals. But we kept getting sidetracked because Josh was so irritated with his boss....
14 March, 2019
Embrace the mess and simplify your work
A change management consultant recently explained to me how she only wanted to work with leading-edge companies with healthy cultures that didn't focus on the bottom line. After holding back a dramatic eye roll, I kind of felt sorry for her. ...
01 March, 2019