Chris StrongMay 186 minPractice. Practice. Practice.There is an old joke about a tourist wandering aimlessly in mid-town New York City. Hopelessly lost, he stops a passerby and asks, "How...
Chris StrongMar 232 minYes, And“I have a new idea about your project.” “I am questioning your thinking.” “Can I offer you some feedback?” It’s hard to be fully present...
AJ MooreMar 234 minLeadership: Skipping Happily Past Generation Same-SameIf you weren’t born into Leadership, you’d start on the “Shop Floor,” maybe sweeping the dust, debris, and sweat of failed dreams out...
Gifford BoothMar 237 minStepping into a New C-SuiteWe first met Rob Davies when he participated in a TAI high impact communication program more years ago than either of us would care to...
Chris StrongJan 196 minGaps in TeamsThere are few entities within our organizations more critical than teams. Whether long-standing units or ad hoc task groups, people...
Sam CarterNov 10, 20213 minStraight To Target Meetings“People take forever, I mean forever, to get to the point!” “Our leaders waste a lot of our time just dumping data on us without telling...
Chris StrongNov 10, 20217 minMind the Gaps We all have obstacles to overcome at work, problems to solve, new things to learn and understand. We need access to resources that...
Gifford BoothSep 21, 20218 minThe Integrity of Whole People“WHY COMPANIES ARE BLIND TO CHILD LABOR” “COMPANIES FACE GENDER EQUALITY BACKLASH” “FIVE HUGE COMPANIES KNOWN FOR IMPLEMENTING HORRIFIC...
Chris StrongSep 20, 20213 minA New World Evolving.... Riding the Waves of ChangeAre you back in the office? Do you work from home? Are you part of the hybrid generation? Where we work, when we work, and how we work...
Gifford BoothJul 9, 20216 minThe Challenge of a FractionIn the recent HBR article, “How Has the Pandemic Changed You and Your Organization?” Laura Empson, Professor in the Management of...
Gifford BoothJul 8, 20214 minA Tale of Two Intelligences We first met David Edelman when he was a partner at BCG some years ago. Over 30 years, David has had an extraordinary journey as a...
Gifford BoothJul 7, 20211 minWith Age Comes a New Sense of WorthThose of us who are in or approaching our mid-life know that our ideas of family, friends, and work shift. Our expectations for others...
Gifford BoothJul 1, 20212 minStrong in the Face of ChangePlummeting sales, supply chain issues, cashflow decline, restructuring teams and the dynamics of hybrid working continue to demand...
Gifford BoothMay 21, 20212 minManaging the ScatterHow leaders can engage both ends of the unfolding continuum emerging within corporations, and all that falls somewhere in between....
Chris StrongMay 16, 20212 minIf You See Something, Can You Say Something?Who loses when employees don’t feel safe asking questions, admitting mistakes, offering candid feedback, or pointing out a problem?...
Ellen RievmanMay 14, 20212 minNo Apologies NeededRather than an apology, what if you created an invitation, born of your generosity of spirit, that invited others into your ideas? “I...
Gifford BoothMay 11, 20212 minDeveloping a Harmonious VoiceA British family-held dynasty faced major challenges when the industry's regulatory environment began to change dramatically. It was...
Ellen RievmanMay 5, 20212 minPowerful Virtual CommunicationThe tool that people have often seen as a stopgap has become an important element for their future. As our clients rise to the challenges...
Chris StrongMay 2, 20212 minHit a Brick Wall?Everything was moving along in the right direction when a passionate team lost their magic, hitting a brick wall and plateaued growth....