Boxer's Ghost Haunts the Boardroom
We turn to classic literature to explain why leaders no longer seek honest input; they actively solicit ego strokes and worldview confirmation, turning meaningful work into a cynical performance.
Struggle
The ability to overcome obstacles and challenges.
Smashing the Unaccountability Machine.
The final installment of my summary of Dan Davies' book "The Unaccountability Machine." How will we live in a world with people who can sluff off accountability?
If you can't beat them, join them.
The merger of the PMI with the Agile Alliance is big news, and here is my take on the subject.
Intension-based leadership as a light in the darkness.
It is a challenging environment for leadership in 2024, but that does not excuse us from trying to make the world a better place. I plan to redouble my efforts to practice intension-based leadership.
Understanding the people who hold your organization together.
How do companies treat the people who get things done? They are not very good because they must fit in with most corporate cultures. This week an essay on the glue which is taken for granted at organizations.