engaging, in-depth reads with applicable guidance related to topics in organizational development, change management, the business of education, and leadership
Moving from Survival to Flourishing after Burnout
Moving from Survival to Flourishing after Burnout: Even though what’s external may still be rocky, following the Find Your SPOT process will result in developing internal resilience and flourishing.
Putting Humility in Perspective
Knowing how you want to be remembered and working to establish this memory in everything you do will empower achievement for the right reasons, keep your purpose clear, and allow you to see the pathways presented by contentment at each stage.
is it really lonely at the top? depends on your perspective
Loneliness in leadership?…It’s all about perspective. In this article, we discuss the ways organizations can support and mitigate the effects of isolation on their leaders.
Belonging: The Tapestry of Organizational Culture Woven by Individual Experiences
Belonging is more than just a buzzword; it is the lifeblood that courses through the veins of a thriving organization. Every organization, much like a body, needs people that are just there to do the work, provide energy to their designated areas, step up in times of need but know their role and respect it, are connectors, go above and beyond, etc.
Navigating Chronic Crisis: Find Your S.P.O.T.T.
Dealing with chronic crisis and continuous fires as a leader or manager? Learn how to respond with confidence and care, and get to the other side.
Leadership lessons in Challenge and Change: The Dog
Have you ever bit off more thank you can chew or moved too fast to get what you wanted with crazy results? We all have and the learning is in the recognition that everybody has dignity - even in their mistakes.
The importance of Buy-In and Readiness for Culture Development, Change Management, and Leadership Development
I recently had a candid conversation with a leader that is part of a culture change project about the major issue impacting turnaround within the organization.
After reviewing the facts, they said: "You know, I think the community does not want this. I've been doing everything in my power to support and empower them but I also still have to do my job. At every turn, they are nasty and toxic. They just don't want things to get better! I mean, don’t they see the vision? They all agreed they were ready!"
The truth is, they were right. All of the pieces were in place, but the community was not ready. Indeed, they were actively pushing against moving forward. For whatever reason, the collaborative vision that was established at the beginning of the project had left a bitter taste in their mouths, and hollow pit in their stomachs.