It’s energizing to find, after a long week of mindlessness, a friend interested in having a rigorous conversation about an important topic. I am always grateful for those little intellectual shots in the arm that a great friend with a good idea can provide. They (both the ideas and the friends) are small, bright sparks […]
Even though worker capacity and motivation are destroyed when leaders choose power over productivity, it appears that bosses would rather be in control than have the organization work well.” – Margaret J. Wheatley Philip Wilson via Compfight
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Today I offer you some link fuel that is energizing me. I hope it energizes you too to drive the changes you want. Liviu’s Global Perspective From the Inner Mind is a great blog with big ideas synthesized neatly. Whenever I can, I love catching up. I’ve got a huge intellectual crush on Chris Argyris,
Get moving. Stop talking. Stop planning. Stop worrying. Definitely stop complaining. Do something! Action is the only way you’ll be someplace or someone different tomorrow. Why not try? photo credit: David via Compfight
In a changing world, playing it safe is one of the riskiest things you can do.” – Reid Hoffman photo credit: bricolage 108 via Compfight
Over the years I’ve blogged a lot about implementation. Skill in implementation, more so than the ability to create a good idea, is key to success in your organization. They are mountains of good ideas that never change the world. The difference comes when a good idea is tied to effective implementation, preferably one centered
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A mind once stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimensions.” -Oliver Wendell Holmes Hartwig HKD via Compfight
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We have always found that people are most productive in small teams with tight budgets and time lines, and the freedom to solve their own problems.” – John Rollwagen On this Columbus Day holiday, my easily distracted mind thought, “Why not include a photo of bears with this quote? If you replace people with bears
When you want a step change in an outcome in your organization, you can’t look to tweak your status quo to get there. You must find a new approach and embrace it. Here are a few blog posts about new approaches. Instead of forcing everyone to take the same classes, try a “No More Mandatory
Yesterday I got into a great conversation about the work of Chris Argyris. Today I thought I’d post the links to all my previous posts on his work. Yes, this is the cheating way to blog. Or, I could call it blog recycling and feel like I’m saving the planet. Either way, enjoy. Argyris is
