The Promise of Servant Leadership Servant Leadership is defined as “a philosophy and set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations, and ultimately creates a more just and caring world.“ (Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership.) This definition offers an audacious claim – “a more just and caring world.” Can it deliver…
Category: Systems Thinking
How to Create a Culture of Courage: Twelve Steps to a High-Impact Culture of Courage
High impact organizations intentionally create cultures of courage. These elite organizations are unafraid of employees who think boldly. In fact, they thrive on a workforce that is unafraid to speak up and question norms. Organizations that can create a culture of courage are the innovators. In contrast, mediocre organizations, rely on a select few to…
Six Leadership Principles and Values Critical for Millennials
Leadership that was Fine for Boomers, Will Not Work for Millennials Millennials are profoundly changing the landscape of work. According to reports published by Gallup, Fidelity, and the U.S. Government, millennials approach work and life differently. For example, What this Means for Leaders in Business – Might No Longer Means Right These differences hold profound…
Five Strategies to Create Human Centric Leadership
When Cooperate Ethics Drives Performance
Value in Values In Organizations of Excellence
Keystone Habits of Elite Organizations
They are to so simple; we overlook them. In our technical sophistication, we often ignore the simple routines that make for elite level performance. Yet we are all creatures of habits and routines. Charles Duhigg, in his book The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business discovered the power…
Engaging Employees: A Competitive Edge
The latest Gallup numbers tell us that engaging employees is a central fixture with organizations that consistently maximize their impact. Here is a true story of a company with high levels of employee engagement. I had finished a tour of a manufacturing company. They design and manufacture custom commercial and retail furniture. Their size prohibits…