The answer is “It Depends”
I’m often asked by friends and mentees whether they should make a career change, or be “afraid” due to an organizational change or another major corporate event. Often frustrating to them, my answer is almost always “It depends.” The truth is the answer to that question is most often not a binary yes or no. […]
My Personal Ten Commandments
Your life will change. Your job will change. Your circle of friends will evolve. But your core values and principles should be consistent. And while you may compromise on compensation, title, which restaurant to dine at or movie to see, there should be certain things about which you refuse to compromise. Here are my updated 10 Commandments.
Overcoming Obstacles to Change
Change matters and it will never stop happening. Blanketing everyone that has an issue with change as “resistant” is oversimplified. Instead focus on what is the cause of the reticence. Understanding that might help you find a means to get them on board after all. There are no easy answers but change leaders must be able to preach to the choir and reach the apostates.
You’re a star player, not just a partner
When you enter the room, I want your number one team to be the team in the room and not the team you represent. I want you to bring that hat or jacket in the room with you, but set it on the back of your chair. Your hat or jacket is NOT you. Your title is not you. You matter because you bring a different perspective individually AND you represent your team.
What do people see in you?
The culture of an organization will develop whether it is guided intentionally or not and once it has formed it becomes very difficult to change. What is driving the culture of your company? Did it extend to a largely remote work environment?
Do you LISTEN or are you simply waiting for a chance to TALK?
Don’t be “that guy” Are you listening or waiting to voice your own opinions? A recent exchange with someone I respect for many reasons, but struggle to understand for many others, reminded me of how important this topic is today. If we expect to communicate effectively we need to listen for comprehension before we can […]
Hiring in an era where everything is digital
Competence is becoming overrated as a hiring driving force. We live in a VUCA business environment — volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous — and technology has allowed executives to open up revenue streams they never thought possible. We don’t necessarily need the most competent financial guy in history; we need a financial guy who can switch between different approaches as it’s called for.