The culture of a company seems to have a life of its own. There is what the executives, owners, or founders say about the company culture and then there is what the employees see as their lived experience at the company. There is often a mismatch and one that may...
Sometimes when I am coaching a leader or business owner who is overwhelmed with their schedule, I often recommend the “Doctor” model. Most are surprised by this suggestion and have no idea what I mean. Let me explain to see if it resonates with you… When you attempt...
When I started my own company, I started to pay attention to my own “Work Rhythm” and when I was most engaged and productive. To be honest, I knew it wasn’t ever the 9-5 schedule. I simply had no choice but to try to fit into that traditional schedule. Now, I use my...
With the infusion of rapidly changing technology available to help us produce “work”, the workplace and the way we work are evolving rapidly. The pandemic simply accelerated the adoption of the tools that were already available. I was an early adopter of “Zoom calls”,...
I’m a big fan of Adam Grant, Wharton Management Professor – Organizational Psychology. He has spent his entire career studying how people work, motivation and happiness. In an article in the Wall Street Journal by Te-Ping Chen, Grant cited two distinct reactions to...