A couple months ago I facilitated a roundtable discussion with an intimate group of CEOs of primarily publicly traded companies. Our dialogue focused on the importance of cultural integration for realizing the value of M&A deals. Each one of the CEOs had served in the M&A trenches, some with billion-dollar acquisitions under their belt. Each… Continue reading Making an Ass Out of “U” and “Me”
We worked with a client in the restaurant industry. By all accounts, this was an exemplary company. They boasted a smart and air-tight strategy, having carved out a niche in the premium-casual dining market. They knew exactly who they were and the game that they played, and they succeeded in cultivating a clientele willing to meet… Continue reading Struggling to Right the Organizational Ship? You’re Probably Asking the Wrong Question
Presented by: TGN Consulting Based on Interviews Conducted by: Kari Granger, Ilene Fischer, Noey Jacobson, Diana Ajzen, Maria Hincapie What We Wanted to Find Out In the whirlwind of the past year, organizations have transitioned to varying degrees: several have experienced outright chaos, many have experienced genuine disruption, most have experienced some uncertainty, but nearly… Continue reading Meeting the Current Leadership Moment: In Executives’ Words
I was recently on a development call a high-tech company experiencing a period of intense growth and expansion. The leader I spoke with painted a picture of the overwhelm that had crept into the organization. Employees had too much to do and too little time to do it, fueling a constant and deflating sense of… Continue reading A Purposeful Culture Isn’t Cute—It Can Save Your Bottom Line
The “Great Resignation” is upon us. According to one study conducted by Microsoft, 41% of the global workforce will consider leaving their current employer within the year. The Wall Street Journal reports that more U.S. workers are quitting their jobs now than at any time in the last 20 years. Why the impending exodus? Some… Continue reading A Guide to Not Losing Your Employees in The Great Resignation
It’s likely that somewhere along the way, you’ve explored the difference between “yes, and” and “yes, but.” And, if you’re like me, you’ve found the difference to be striking. The word “and” is one of the most powerful words in our vocabulary. It opens up the possibility of more than one answer, more than one… Continue reading Managing Polarities and the Power of “Yes, And”
The world has turned upside down as of late — and the economy along with it. The shift to remote work. The rise of e-commerce, automation and artificial intelligence (AI). Fluctuating consumer preferences and behaviors. Disrupted supply chains. A hastened digital transformation. Most of these changes did not come out of left field, but the COVID-19… Continue reading How Leaders Can Keep Calm and Engage Their Team in a Rapidly Changing Economy
The numerous physical and emotional benefits of gratitude are well-documented. In particular, researchers like Robert Emmons and Martin Seligman have demonstrated the link between gratitude and happiness. That link makes intuitive sense. As the saying goes, “you are what you pay attention to.“ If you’re focused on and grateful for the blessings in your life,… Continue reading Creating a Culture of Gratitude for Your Stakeholders
How to Get Out of the Office Without Things Falling Apart Everyone “needs” a vacation. We say it all the time. And, just saying the word may evoke images of beaches, mountains, or narrow cobblestone streets. All of the things we work for, right? Don’t we “work to live”? Isn’t it obvious that taking care… Continue reading Take Your Vacation–Things Will Be Fine!
The other day, I was in a meeting with my colleagues. It was our Monday all-staff call that I really look forward to each week. But on this day, I noticed I was a little distracted and anxious. At first, I wasn’t sure what was going on with me. Then, toward the end of the… Continue reading HOW TO ELEVATE YOUR MEETINGS AND ACCOMPLISH WHAT MATTERS
