How to maximize Inquiry over Advocacy Within Workplace Dynamics I am a bit of a loner. When I think about good practices in support of creativity, what comes to mind for me are things like taking a walk, visiting an art museum, journaling, being in nature, reading, sketching, meditation…generally things I can do alone. Bliss.… Continue reading Creativity is a Contact Sport
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Fight More. Fight Better.
In Jason’s most recent post, he mentioned the importance of setting rules for conflict. Based on what I see and hear in the workplace, conflict done well is a fairly rare thing. Many teams (and many leaders) don’t know how to do it well so they either do it poorly, or more commonly, they avoid… Continue reading Fight More. Fight Better.
How do you decide?
Great post from Jason last week and I want to build on what he started. I believe strongly that decision making is the biggest soft spot in how most organizations operate today. I think that the world is full of organizations who work very hard to find and hire smart, creative, talented folks and believe… Continue reading How do you decide?
Bad Managers Suck – Chapter 1
Joe, As I was reading through the Manifesto again recently, one page in particular spoke to me. It was in the chapter of the Manifesto intended for leaders. For whatever reason, this statement jumped off the page: GET OUT OF THE WAY. People want to kick ass. You just need to let them. It’s been… Continue reading Bad Managers Suck – Chapter 1
Making Space for the Truth
Jason- A follow-up to my last post. So here is the dilemma… Organizations (like any social group) require a certain amount of conformity. There are certain rules and policies and norms (implicit and explicit) that you need to follow in order to have membership. The more conformist an organization is, the less it is able… Continue reading Making Space for the Truth