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Do you find yourself on an emotional rollercoaster as you face the burgeoning AI industry? One company I know has been in the business of developing AI for over 25 years. It is full of creative, innovative people driven by their curiosity about how they can improve productivity for their clients. As an organization, they are going … Continue reading AI Requires a Mixed Metaphor – Facing a Tsunami on a Rollercoaster MORE >
“I am not unusually intelligent; it’s just that I work hard.” Many of my clients seem to believe that in order to make an impactful contribution, they need to work extraordinarily long hours especially now in COVID times when the ground beneath us is shifting on a regular basis. I began thinking about this the … Continue reading Stop Pedaling as Fast as You Can MORE >
“We need a way to identify people who could be promoted to top executive positions. What tools do you use to assess leadership?” the head of HR for a small regional bank asked me. “Are you planning to rely on a “tool” to make that determination?” I asked. “We haven’t thought much about the process itself,” she … Continue reading Executive Succession Planning: If you want to build a skyscraper, don’t start by buying a hammer. MORE >
Here are some ways to reclaim the space you need My client, Bob, was very pleased with his new position at a large health care organization. It was a “skip” promotion in recognition of his leadership capabilities and his reputation as a nationally recognized expert in his field. Despite the challenges of taking on a … Continue reading It’s Not Lonely at the Top: It’s Overcrowded MORE >
We are so fortunate that we can stay connected via video conferencing these days. This unprecedented time of social distancing would be so much more difficult without this medium. Despite the enormous disaster of COVID-19, for many of us, some semblance of our daily lives has been able to continue. Via video, we are able to … Continue reading Zoom is Like a New Lover – Thrilling and Idealized MORE >
Yikes, it’s August! Two-thirds of the summer is over. And as everyone knows, even if you don’t celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the new year begins in September. September – when we all go back to school – make resolutions, get focused, go to work and gear up for the fourth quarter. But it’s not September yet … Continue reading In Defense of Laziness MORE >
Which of these apples would taste best? Concerns about unconscious bias in the workplace are not new, but have received a lot of media attention lately due Starbucks’ decision to close for an entire day to provide training to all staff. It is important to be talking about ethnic, gender, even age bias in the workplace, … Continue reading Getting Your Mind Around Unconscious Bias: Three Simple Strategies MORE >
