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Most leadership teams have more information than ever. The real issue is whether they have the full picture before deciding what needs to be fixed. This series is a practical …

The most dangerous point in an organizational recovery is often the moment it begins to look successful. I have seen this in hospitals, utilities, mines, banks and public agencies. The …

“We can do this.” No data behind those three words. Just enough conviction in the room to end the debate before it started. I watched that happen inside a large …

Why execution keeps failing for predictable reasons This is Article 6 in a seven-part series examining what the NCSU 2026 Top Risks Report surfaces, and what it doesn’t. The report …

Why Speed Becomes Dangerous When Strategy Is Unclear This is the 2nd in a series of seven articles Few explanations feel as intuitively correct as this one: we’re moving too …

Woman who is burned out
Solving the Habituation Problem
Moving Forward with Awareness and Intent A culture evolved from ‘the way things are’ is more destructive...
Rest - Shoes Off
A Summer Sabbatical Based on the Five R's
The five steps to rejuvenate and bring in the best of yourself Taking a sabbatical from work has transformative...
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Has Curiosity Ever Disappointed You?
Well before COVID started, I decided to read every book on risk management I could muster. Since then,...
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The Connection to Productivity
Substantial evidence indicates that stress and burnout are significant factors affecting productivity....
Money Trap (Small)
Why is Risk Management Different Post-Pandemic?
I celebrate the fact that business managers have asked this question a lot, especially in the past year. The...
Balls Swinging
Unleash the Motivation for Change
I’ve long been a subscriber to Russell Ackoff’s principles, renowned for his pioneering work in...
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