Why is it that many change initiatives are more stressful, time consuming and ineffective than they should be? Successful change requires the leader to engage the Head, the Heart and the Feet of employees in order to achieve lasting, significant change. A great book that discusses this topic in an entertaining and informative way is […]
Category: Innovation
Culture of Curiosity
This past week I had the opportunity to read Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book What The Dog Saw. Gladwell wrote the best sellers Tipping Point, Blink and Outliers. What I like most about Gladwell’s books is that they are fueled by a curiosity about things that most of us don’t think twice about. In What […]
Delayed Gratification
A lot of money is made in the “self-help” industry from promising people “quick and easy” ways to achieve success. In fact I challenge you to pick up a business book or “how to” book that doesn’t have the words quick and easy on it. They wouldn’t sell as well with the words “difficult and […]
Don’t Blame the Customer
I had the pleasure of attending a social event connected to a convention I was attending in Calgary. The organizers had planned an entertainment-packed evening at a “cowboy ranch” with gun slinging cowboys, a comedian, a live auction, and for those who were brave enough, a mechanical bull. All the proceeds were to go to […]
Finish Strong in 2009 and Set Up for Success in 2010
A new business season is upon us and with it comes some old challenges and some new ones. Here are three action steps to achieve a strong finish in 2009 and set your organization up for a great year in 2010. 1. Get a Recovery and Growth Mindset Now is the time for you and […]