“What does the world need?” “How can I contribute to the lives of others?” “What are my talents?” “How can I do best what I like to do and meet real needs where I work?” These questions are borrowed from the recently published book, “Primary Greatness” by the late Dr. Stephen R. Covey. Work can be … Continue reading When You Don’t Love the Work
“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” - Hans Hofmann Lean Communication. Imagine Lean Communication as the art of saying what is necessary. Words that yield the desired result. And yes, it is possible to over-communicate. Over-communication in the form of a confusing narrative that leaves the listener … Continue reading Necessary Words - The Art of Lean Communication
“I’m just trying to stay off the radar.” “I’m keeping my head down.” “I’m not saying anything.” We generally hear this in an organization where people are just trying to survive. They have come to believe that raising your hand means getting dumped on or having it cut off. The focus is on avoiding risk, … Continue reading The Avoidance Culture
