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Change Management Lessons From Spilled Coffee on the Train
It can happen to any of us and this morning it happened to me. I spilled coffee on a crowded train. The folks on the train reacted somewhat similar to the way they might if a colleague or teammate screwed up on a project or deliverable unintentionally. This is not the first time this has happened, and it is a metaphor for how folks react to unexpected mishaps. I have mentioned ... Read Full Article
How Jack Dorsey Can Save Twitter & Retain His Employees
This weekend the cat came out of the bag that not 1, not 3 but 5 of Twitter’s top company executives were leaving the organization. It was a media frenzy which executives of Twitter and their PR teams are most assuredly already accustomed to. Twitter is no stranger to media, drama or business critics throughout its 8 year history. In December, Twitter announced their new head ... Read Full Article
The Fear of Change
As I continue to stretch myself in different ways, I realize that there is no place for fear in my development. There have been times that I have been asked to give an important talk or presentation and as I’m being asked to do this, I am ruminating about everything that can go wrong. Other times, there are unreasonable deadlines that I have to meet but nevertheless I am met ... Read Full Article
Change Requires Thought and Action
Change in an organization as well as in day-to day life is inevitable. It is the much needed catalyst that keeps our organizations and people from becoming complacent, stagnant and uninspired. Change as they say is "the spice of life". I have found that while many enjoy speaking about the possibility of change, they loathe the journey towards it. You see, ... Read Full Article