Innovation Isn’t a Brainstorm. It’s a Behavior.
Last week a leader told me, “I need my team to be more innovative.” I hear that a lot. And when I dig a little deeper, what they usually mean is: We want better ideas. More strategic thinking. Less reactivity, more initiative. All fair. But here’s...
Culture Is Created in the Moments We Skip
Culture doesn’t die in one big moment.It withers in a thousand small ones. Things are very, very busy right now. If you feel overwhelmed and too stretched to take care of the “little things,” you’re not alone. Almost every leader I’m working with is juggling more than...
The Orchestra Effect: Why People Play Better for Leaders They Love
I went to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on Saturday night to see Riccardo Muti conduct the New World Symphony by Dvořák. It was one of those performances that hits you right in the chest – thrilling, precise, emotional, and alive. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve...
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