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...
From Sticky Notes to Strategy: Making Insights Stick
Last week I was in NYC facilitating a three-day client workshop. We met all of our goals, and by the time participants were heading to the airport, the walls were a colorful mosaic of Post-its, drawings, and flip charts—evidence of deep thinking, shared laughter, and...
Bringing Your Whole Self to Work Starts with Knowing Your Values
Last week I facilitated a workshop for a team looking to deepen self-awareness and appreciation for one another. One of the tools I used was a values exploration activity—something I return to again and again in my work. What started as a playful, hands-on exercise...
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