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. […]
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.
Leading Change in the Digital Age: Part 2
Leading Change in the Digital Age Part Two: Beware Complacency! Being an early adopter has its perils, but sitting on the sidelines thinking no major action is needed can be the kiss of death for any company navigating disruptive waters In my last blog, I reviewed the magnitude of change swamping commercial real estate and […]
Avoid the Value Destroying Arms Race
Arms races rarely serve the best interests of “citizens”, in the case of corporations, our clients and customers. Thus, we believe we must seek first to understand unmet client demand and then invest in technologies and solutions that address those needs. We will not make technology investments from a position of fear, ego, or irrational impulse.
#Leadership: Pick a Struggle. Pick a Side.
Staying in the middle of the road is not good for any players involved. Your leadership will be disappointed. Your peers will notice your lack of Engagement. And you will be unhappy. Pick a Side! This blog was coauthored with Apriel Biggs
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.
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.