Don’t miss your Bernie moment
In every merger or acquisition, there’s a company and set of leaders who “won” or will “win” in terms of their ideas, processes, and culture coming through stronger. Don’t miss your “Bernie Moment”, the opportunity to change minds and align teams.
The power of Authenticity
The one thing that’s driven my career, my relationships, and my friendships the most: being unapologetically me.
Peer accountability is critical to success in teams
Escalations and circles of perceived accountability should be the exception and not the rule. Every hour spent dealing with someone else’s drama or problems is an hour you could be driving value. Try to build a culture of universal accountability and see how much more you can get done.
Stop asking for a seat at the table
Don’t ask for a seat at the table. Claim it! Stop it. Just stop. 10 years ago, when IT was still an enabling function for most companies, you’d attend trade shows and conferences and there were seemingly endless discussions about “getting a seat at the table.” Five years ago, this conversation was relevant for many […]
Hire for character and values
If you are going to make a significant hiring decision, why not spend the extra time to make it the right decision. Hire for “fit” for character and values. You will be happier. they will be happier. And, the company will benefit for the extra time you took.
Top Traits Revisited: Does passion matter?
What do you do when your teammate has lost their passion for their work but still keep the other traits? They still work hard and have a smile on at the office (or worksite) but you know they don’t have a burning desire to deliver their work?
Email still a massive productivity drain
E-mail makes work effective and allows people to remotely collaborate — but it’s also a giant hit to productivity. A big, time sinking, eyeball tiring, productivity drain.