Zeitgeist Inflection
Most strategists will clock and respond to a change in interest rates or cheaper competitors. But what about a change in vibes when the customer’s desires shift? Strategy never sleeps. No matter how brilliant your plan is, small changes can undermine it. Changes come in lots of forms, some obvious, like a cheaper competitor or […]
In Vino Innovato
Inventing an unprecedented technology or strategy demands fearlessness. But if everyone is afraid to look silly, who creates the breakthroughs? Habit and Mimicry As human beings, we observe and follow behavioral codes. According to sociologist Gabriel Tarde, almost all our behavior is due to either habit or mimicry. Mimicry gives us license to do the […]
Trust is High Stakes
You can watch the video on this topic here! My clientele is experiencing a min-outbreak of apathy –or so they have been told. Three of them have received feedback that they lack emotional intelligence. The feedback has come in different forms: A 360° among peers, survey responses from a direct report, and in one case, […]
Emotional Safety for Innovation Success
Having the emotional safety to fail is fundamental to fostering creativity and innovation.
Humble Pie for Leaders. Delicious!
Stop Being So Cocky. Leaders Need Humility! We are all familiar with image of the decisive, bossy and “cocky” leader. It’s an iconic idea that’s so ingrained, that admitting to being wrong or uncertain is a bit taboo. Even sports teams seem to rely on “star power” to make the baskets, hit goals and win […]