I work with leaders who want a competitive advantage by having and leveraging a winning culture. Truth be told, I haven’t met a leader who doesn’t want that. But the question is, are they willing to do what it takes to achieve that? The reality is, most leaders aren’t willing to do what it takes […]
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The terms “disruption” or “disruptive” are pretty trendy now. We have disruptive technologies, which then became disruptive innovation. Disruptive HR. And of course, the always popular, disruptive behavior disorders. Unfortunately, it seems like we’re seeing a lot of that one now. I’ve always maintained that many organizations look for that next shiny object or trend […]
Read MoreAs I “close out” 2017, here are some thoughts about uprooting 25 years of stability in Kansas City to become a “California Girl” and be a revolutionary in 2018. The Reality of “Living the Dream” Driving in SoCal: 6 lanes, bumper to bumper or going 80mph in 0 to 60 seconds. Most people are pretty […]
Read MoreMany of you know that my blog “Thoughts from the Elliptical” started because my best thoughts came while working out on the elliptical. While my days on the elliptical are few and far between now, different forms of exercise still motivate me and trigger analogies about leadership and culture. Call me goofy. Call me geeky. […]
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what the “secret sauce” is for how an organization gets a great reputation? Like most delicious sauces or dishes, there may be a standard recipe, but an accomplished chef knows how to tweak the recipe to appeal to his or her unique clientele. The same is true for creating a corporate […]
Read MoreIn 2010, I created a series of blogs, keynotes and training programs called “The New Normal.” Over time, these programs became known as “Living the New Normal” because we were adapting to the results of a significant financial recession, the housing meltdown, industries collapsing and massive job layoffs. In addition, the new world of social […]
Read More“I won’t hire him because he couldn’t get the ketchup out of the bottle.” That was the explanation the manager gave Human Resources for not hiring a market research analyst. Horrified and aghast, they complained it wasn’t a fair reason. Consider this… During a luncheon interview, the candidate for a market research position attempted to […]
Read MoreYou make the call: I recently had two experiences at a restaurant that were both enjoyable. I liked it so much, I registered for their frequent diners card to gain points for each visit, anticipating that I would bring out of town guests and meet business clients there. I arranged a dinner at this restaurant […]
Read MoreOh boy! It’s time for a new season of Undercover Boss! This may be one reality show that many wish their bosses would discover. If you haven’t watched it before, the boss, usually the owner, CEO or high level exec, puts on a weird disguise and goes undercover to see what it’s really like to […]
Read MoreI don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve been captivated by the coverage about Muhammad Ali – his life and legacy. You see, as a little girl growing up, I remember seeing this brash and bold young Black man on television. He was loud and proud. All I knew were people who were […]
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