The 3 Best Decisions I’ve Ever Made (and What They Taught Me About Leadership)
The Power of Life-Changing Decisions A personal development exercise I once participated in proved to be incredibly insightful. The task was to identify the three best decisions of our lives. Although I’d never considered this before, my list came together quickly: As a first-year university student, I impulsively decided to spend my summer working at […]
Decoding Change: Making a Complex Plan Simple to Understand
Here is an article, featuring content from Chapter 6 of my forthcoming book, Leading Change: The 5 Tensions to Manage for Successful Transformation. COMPLEXITY – A thorough analysis and deep understanding of the system or situation that leads to a comprehensive and detailed change management strategy. SIMPLICITY – The art of distilling complex ideas, processes, and […]
How To Avoid Paralysis by Analysis
Here is an article, featuring content from Chapter 5 of my forthcoming book, Leading Change: The 5 Tensions to Manage for Successful Transformation. A Doctor’s Dilemma In the intense environment of the emergency room, the interplay between planning and action isn’t just about efficiency—it’s a matter of life and death. My friend Joel, a seasoned […]
Non-Negotiables in Change Management: Become Short Term AND Long Term Focused
Pandemic Wisdom (and Warnings) In reflecting on the recent experience of navigating the global COVID-19 pandemic and observing the diverse responses of organizations, it is evident that finding healthy tension between a short-term and long-term focus is vital for effective leadership and organizational success in times of change. The pandemic served as a litmus test, […]
Why Your Team Resists Change (Even When They Agree With It)
Here is an article, featuring content from Chapter 3 of my forthcoming book, Leading Change: The 5 Tensions to Manage for Successful Transformation. Why is it that, at times, the need for change is blatantly clear, people understand the why behind the change, and they also grasp the clear strategy to navigate the change successfully, yet […]
The Progress Paradox: Embracing Innovation AND Consistency
Here is an article, featuring content from Chapter 2 of my forthcoming book, Leading Change: The 5 Tensions to Manage for Successful Transformation. Finding healthy tension between innovation and consistency is crucial for leaders, teams, and organizations seeking long-term success. As the following graphic illustrates, there are positive results that come exclusively from focusing on […]
Team Health Assessment
As a leader, it’s crucial to regularly assess your team’s health and effectiveness. Remember, no team is perfect – we’re all works in progress. The key is continuous improvement and momentum in the right direction. Let’s explore a quick real-time assessment based on the five team tensions I explore in my recent book, Next-Level Teamwork. […]
The Summer R&R Challenge
As leaders, we often find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of activity. Our inboxes overflow, our teams need support, and our to-do lists seem never-ending. In this constant state of busyness, it’s easy to forget the importance of rest and recovery. Yet, as we approach the summer months, it’s crucial to remember the wisdom of […]
Coordination (and Leadership) Challenge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZd7h1uyqVEWe live in a world that picks a side in almost every situation. There are situations where things are right or wrong; there are policies and procedures for a reason. Leadership, however, is often more complex than that. The more you try to lead, the more you try to move things forward, the less you find […]
Unlocking Engagement: 3 Ways to Boost Team Morale
Have you ever led—or been part of—a team that exuded an “all-in,” “let’s do this” energy, only to wake up one day and realize that the enthusiasm has faded, and you’re merely coasting along? It’s a common scenario, but it doesn’t have to be a permanent state. As a leader, there are actionable steps you […]