Are you prepared for the future that is coming?

20 years ago the focus was on “being effective;” taking effective action to achieve our goals, make money, have a big house, etc.  And so we pursued our goals at any cost, to be effective.  We exploited the planet, the systems, maximized profit in short term, etc.  Other people were resources to be exploited. Today the focus must be on …

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Communicating Unhappy News

As more and more companies must make the difficult decision to reduce staff and send people packing, I’ve had many leaders come to me and ask for advice on what to tell people when they ask questions. When people suspect a lay off is pending, they shift into constant anxiety. Yet too many top leaders, for their own reasons, insist …

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