Last week I attended the annual gathering of conscious capitalists in Chicago. In two days chocked full of great programming around the principles of higher purpose, stakeholder integration, conscious culture and leadership, the most impactful and memorable for me and many fellow attendees was an evening performance by Second City. The program brought to life many [...]
I get a daily email from Neale Donald Walsch, author of the best-selling "Conversations with God" series. Today's email was just too good not to share: "God wants you to know that money is not the issue. Having the courage to give your highest gift is the issue. There is no security in doing something [...]
Check out my latest video blog discussion on the new paradigm in business - what I call a balance of the four P's - people, planet, profit and purpose - where we recognize that all stakeholders are important, including employees, customers, regulators, the local community and world at large.
Here are the 3 proven skills every leader must master to successfully navigate the constant changes we will all face in the 21st century - essential communication skills, and a self-management practice that may surprise you!
This 12 minute video shares the best practices for creating a culture of ownership and accountability, where employees are fully engaged in their work and focused on delivering results to your stakeholders.
How do you make the shift from "ME" to "WE" and establish a shared vision and values within the framework of your team? This video reveals the developmental journey that every leader in every organization must traverse. Having a map of the territory increases the the likelihood you reach the destination you set out for [...]
Jimi Hendrix is credited with saying: “Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens", it's one of my favorite quotes. Lately, I have been reflecting deeply on the many benefits of listening, due to the untimely passing of a great man who was a dear friend and a patriarch in my extended family. The impact Mark Pacione left [...]
On April 24, I will be live in Lagos speaking at the 6th Annual Special Human Resource Forum. The theme of this event is "Opportunities & Challenges for Businesses in the Changing World of Work," and I have been asked to speak on the changes due to globalization and the new needs and expectations [...]
Clients often ask for a best practices roadmap to create a culture of innovation, accountability and ownership. While each organizational culture journey is unique, these best practices will help guide you on that journey. #1. Assess your culture. You must know your starting point if you want to take a journey. We recommend an organization-wide [...]
thevaluesdrivenorganisationapril2013.pptx Why are values-driven organizations the most successful organizations on the planet? What do they focus on? What makes them successful? Spoiler alert: They care about the needs of their people. This slide show explains the dramatic difference in results produced by values-driven organizations.
