Lately, all the cool kids have purpose. It’s well documented that purpose-driven firms outperform their competitors. Customers want to buy from companies that stand for something bigger than just their quarterly targets, and employees want to be part of something bigger than themselves. In an era where BlackRock’s CEO,.
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I’ve been writing a weekly article for over a decade. This practice has served as an avenue of exploration, a chance to reflect on the state of the world, and an opportunity to connect with all of you. It gives me a chance to see which ideas people find.
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*Burnout* seems to be the word of the year. For many organizations, the shift to virtual work, an onslaught of urgent changes, and the ominous shadow of an uncertain future have contributed to a workforce that is exhausted. Much of what has been written about burnout is directed at managers..
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Belief drives behavior, and behavior drives results. In a volatile market, when the stakes are high, a leader’s ability to create shared belief for a team can mean the difference between failure and perseverance. History is filled with examples of small nimble teams who beat out formidable opponents. The.
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What kind of a relationship do you have with your bank? Below is the true story of my daughter’s experience with her bank. Spoiler alert, it doesn’t end well. In terms of a prospect, I was a layup. I have a checking account with one of the big banks..
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They’re the generation whose parents told them, “You’re special.” They’re the millennials. The generation born between 1980 and 2000 are now 35% of the workforce. By 2020 they’ll be 46% of the workforce. If you want to create a successful organization, you need the millennials. Senior leaders complain that.
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It’s another auto “scandal.” But unlike the GM ignition switch issue earlier this year, Volkswagen’s emission problem wasn’t the result of lower level neglect. It was proactive deception. It’s inappropriate to call this a scandal. A CEO affair is a scandal. This was an orchestrated project to circumvent the.
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I lost my Dad, Jay Earle, last week after a 6-month battle with cancer. Regular readers know my father’s stories: The skinny 1950s teen who played sax in a dance band with Warren Beatty, the 18-year-old who became a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy by volunteering for dirty jobs,.
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Everyone wants to influence and persuade. Worthy causes want to attract donors and volunteers. Marketers want you to buy their products. Teachers must persuade students to put their time and attention into the subject. People who believe in their cause (be it a product, idea, or subject matter) often.
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I confess. I’m an optimist. I’m one of those people who always look on the bright side and believe that a good attitude can turn around even the most miserable of situations. The problem with being an optimist is that other people often assume you’re an idiot. In fact,.
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