Faux-hesion: Attempts to unify an organization that actually divide it
The CEO’s words echoed with the drama of an Olympic ceremony. “We will be one Henley Industries!” With that, banners broadcasting “One Henley” unfurled around the world. We’ve seen at least fifteen...
View ArticleThe Real Dangers of Hiding Our Whole Selves at Work: An Interview with Dorie...
As NQ has been pursuing the theme of “Whole” this quarter – what it means to have whole organizations and fill them with whole people, we sat down with Dorie Clark, known expert in distinguishing...
View ArticleDoes Individuality Have a Dark Side?
Search for “personal branding” or “self-distinction” and you will be overwhelmed with books, tips, and tools to define The Brand of You. There is a deluge of resources for how to promote your ideas,...
View Article"I SIGHT" Part 2 - The Future Informing Power of Stories
As a Christmas gift for a good friend, I gave 12 small journals. I gifted myself a separate set of 12. One journal for every month. But what to fill them with?Have you ever read an old journal? Or...
View ArticleEnsuring Future Success Through Effective Succession Planning
Roughly 10,000 Boomers are expected to reach retirement age every day between now and 2030[i]. With 10,000 seats emptying each day, who will fill them?When we ask the executives we work with about...
View ArticleBursting the Bubble - Intentionally Encountering Difference
Do you ever buy anything off Amazon? If your family is anything like ours, Amazon packages arrive weekly, sometimes multiple times throughout the week. When it comes to online sales, Amazon is king. In...
View ArticleHow You Shape Culture and Business Outcomes Beyond You
Beyond direct reports, who do you lead?Leaders often fail to act on the awareness their behavior has on the strategic outcomes of their company as a whole. Whether you realize it or not, your...
View ArticleWho's the Boss? Not Me.
2007 Pinot Noir. Rosemary and sea salt crackers. A cheese whose name was too French for me to pronounce. This generous gift basket had arrived at my door, addressed to me, but for the life of me I...
View ArticleAre we really going anywhere? Metrics that will tell you if your change is...
“You won't lag behind because you'll have the speed. You'll pass the whole gang and you'll soon take the lead. Wherever you fly, you'll be best of the best. Wherever you go, you will top all the...
View ArticleRadical Care: Relationships in Times of Change
The room went silent. My face was bright red and it felt like my heart had been replaced by a maniacal drummer. The only thing keeping me in my seat was the 50+ pairs of eyes staring at me. The...
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