These feel like challenging times. At the same time, our leaders appear to be more and more polarized. By this I mean the gulf between opposing sides is widening and the path forward…
Leadership
The South Sister mountain in southern Oregon has several false summits. They occur when you hike up a steep ridge and get to the top only to find the next uphill section in…
Every leader I am working with is leading change and dealing with complexity. They know the world around them is moving fast and doing more of the same is not an option. The…
This statement from 181 CEO’s redefining the purpose of a company captured the news. If you haven’t heard, the ‘Business Roundtable’ has redefined the purpose of a company to benefit all stakeholders. This…
When considering leadership lessons, we usually think of the context of work. As I was slowly hiking my way up to the summit of Mt St. Helens yesterday, I had plenty of time…
When I was involved in making a decision at Intel, I was expected to ‘disagree and commit’. If our suggestion wasn’t accepted or we disagreed, we were expected to support the decision. Intel…
Should we have a vision or a mission, and what is the difference? This is a common question. Especially when working with organizations to help them craft their leadership vision. This week was…
As I think about the future of work, automation and artificial intelligence come to mind. I think of a future where machines play an increasingly important role. It is a future where the…
A spirited conversation about leadership came up in a workshop I was leading this week. In essence, the discussion was whether someone can be a leader if their intent is bad. It started…
Asking questions is an important skill for any leader. A good question can create tremendous insight, for themselves and those around them. But what makes a good question? Some leaders believe they need…