Quick check on innovation and risk taking.
A recent study by PWC highlights a critical gap in many workplaces between leadership and employees perceptions.Key findings:Employees: My manager supports small-scale failures (35%)CEO: Our managers support small-scale failures (46%)Employees: My manager encourages...Make commitments realistic so you can live up to them.
The Matrix Technologies, Inc. Fundamental #15 reminds us to HONOR OUR COMMITMENTS.When you tell people you will do something, make sure:✅ You can do it✅ The timing is realistic✅ You have what you need to do itAnd then JUST DO IT!We all know when the person we are talking to isn’t interested in what we are saying.
😠 They might seem distracted or just barely listening for pauses so they can speak. It’s often very obvious.😠 Think of how you feed when this happens, unimportant and like you are bothering that person.💡 We can’t control how someone else behaves, but we can control...Tips & Tricks for Creating a Change Vision for Organizations
Change is a constant in our organizations and lives. Crafting a compelling vision for these changes is pivotal early step to success.Drawing inspiration from change leaders like John Kotter, Kurt Lewin, and Jeff Hiatt, here are some tips and tricks for creating a...My holiday read is How To Think Strategically by Greg Githens
After reading a few chapters, I’m hooked.Greg has a wonderful way of using examples and telling stories from diverse people like Christopher Columbus to Billy Beane (Moneyball).Here’s a quote from the book to give you a sample of what it is all about:“A competent...