Bursting the Bubble – Intentionally Encountering Difference
How far are you stepping out of your comfort zone? Do you ever buy anything off Amazon? If your family is anything like ours, Amazon packages arrive weekly, sometimes multiple…
With Division Everywhere, Is UNITY Possible?
“Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.” Ronald Reagan Israel and Palestine. The Hutus and the Tutsis. The North and the South. Just…
Strategies for change in an organization
Industries are commoditizing and consolidating. There are new regulations and legislative impacts on their way. Consumer trends are changing in the blink of an eye. Emerging global markets are becoming…
The Most Important Question for Our Time: Are You Ready?
A confession: I don’t brush my teeth before bed. My wife chastises me every night. Not because my breath is disgusting or she is worried about my dental health (we…
The 4 “C’s” of Well Designed Meetings
Economist Thomas Sowell jokes, “The least productive people are usually the ones who are most in favor of holding meetings.” And sometimes those unproductive people are the highest paid! Have…
NQ7 – Design
My home is full of modern design. I have works inspired by Rothko, prints of Matisse and books full of Gehry. These artists fit the modern art caricature. Their creations…
“I SIGHT” Part 3 – Point Your Toes Toward What You Love
With the tassel still hanging on the right side of their caps, the class of 2016 listened to the words of those who have come before them. This year J.K Simmons,…
“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…
Aim and Action: Why are We Still Talking about Gender Diversity?
Oh Alison, my aim is true, my aim is true… In his classic to an old girlfriend, Elvis Costello (laced with sarcasm), swears pure motives. Companies aiming to promote gender…
12 Ways to Ensure Your Offsite is a Failure
Big summer off-site planning season is upon us. Whether to finish off the fiscal year or to make sure you start the next one strong, feverish preparations are underway. Organizations…