Bringing this idea back from the days of the early Pandemic … seeing this now through the lens of the current fear, uncertainty, and doubt – related to the economy – these three simple concepts are as applicable now as ever. – Keith Originally posted March 20, 2020 At Our Best in Crisis | The…

Leave the Gun, Take theCongratulations: What to DoWhen It’s Time to Go Guest Post by Dr. Steve Sanchez When I talk with leaders about their transition, I always ask, do you prefer the celebration to happen with you, on your last day, or without you, on the first day after you’ve left? Finishing well is…

How to Identify the IdealTransitioning Leader Guest Post By Dr. Steve Sanchez When I talk with leaders about their transition, I always ask, do you prefer the celebration to happen with you, on your last day, or without you, on the first day after you’ve left? Finishing well is every leader’s goal. My good friend…

Transitioning Leaders Find Purpose As Coaches, Cheering Fans, or Cutmen Guest Post by Dr. Steve Sanchez When I talk with leaders about their transition, I always ask, do you prefer the celebration to happen with you, on your last day, or without you, on the first day after you’ve left? Finishing well is every leader’s…

In our work, we find there are two qualities that set great teams apart: their ability to make great decisions and their ability to carry them out.  Or more nuanced, great teams make faster, better decisions than their peers and can execute those decisions quickly and seamlessly across roles and functions.  In this Thoughts from…

June 2020 | In the Context of a Nationwide Focus on Racial Inequality When is the last time you invested time to learn… to honestly seek new information about a topic or an issue – enough so that it changed your context and moved you along a continuum of understanding? If you are like me,…

 All organizations are having their agility put to the test.  Let’s agree that Agility is measured by the time it takes to pivot – to absorb new information, decide, and see the impact on the front lines with employees and customers.   The key to agility is a simple, overlooked leadership behavior – the simple act…

This is week 2 of Corona Quarantine and we’re settling into a “new abnormal.”  We’re discovering some universal lessons for dealing with this, and future disruptions. Early in the crisis, a CEOs I work with said, “You know, I think this is going to come in three stages… the initial shock, the now and the…

Someone on your team is struggling and you’re dreading the necessary, but hard conversation. You care about them and want to handle this with dignity and respect. Here’s what to do.  Assume the best, but prepare for the worst. Put yourself in the best position to both “enter the danger” and “speak the kind truth.” …