Leadership

Today we are proud to live in the “information age.” Knowledge is enriching, powerful, and can even be inspiring. Scientists want to break every code and genome. Leaders like to think they know a great deal. We like to know because knowledge seems to give us control. Control over ourselves, our organizations, and even our future.

But what if the accumulation of knowledge is not the best answer for innovation and change. What if genuine conversations don’t happen if you think you know everything?What if to move toward greater wisdom does not mean to accumulate more knowledge? What if not-knowing is a gift? Continue reading »

Due to the present business environment, I hear a lot about collaboration. Although full of possibilities, collaboration can be a big challenge for leaders. It’s easy to forget that, as great as collaboration is, it is a means to an end, not an end in itself.

The best leaders can adjust to the needs of an organization while keeping the end result in sight. They find a way to see, value, and inspire their people. As a result, a united group of people communicates and works together effectively to achieve a common purpose. This is collective power in action! Continue reading »

Stories are one of your best friends for achieving successful transformation. Listening to stories is invigorating, refreshing and energizing. Stories invite the listener to visualize a different world. The shared imagining of the teller and listener creates a common space where change becomes desirable. Continue reading »

Every night at bedtime, when the lights are turned off, the monsters come out...scary two headed dragons, orange and red caterpillars, silvery snakes, bats and ghosts. That’s what happens to Angie in the delightful children’s book Monsters in Your Bed...Monsters in Your Head (Jazz the DreamDog T)

The book resonates with children and adults alike because we all seem to wrestle with monsters. Continue reading »