Category Archives: Transformation

THE SECRET: Change the Channel to HAPPY-Shift Your Brain for Improved Productivity

I found this #TedTalk to be quite interesting. Changing the lens through which we view success and happiness is key. Most of us are wired, work hard to be successful, work harder to be more successful.  How long can this last before the Peter Principle kicks in for many of us. This video is among […]

Improve Productivity: Go Outdoors, Enjoy Nature

Organizations want their people to be more productive, but discovering innovative approaches is often challenging. Consider the Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences. As an example, one innovative approach to creativity is to spend time looking at nature. Bring your group outdoors or take a personal break. There is evidence that looking at green objects– through a […]

The Transformational Leader: Story of the Seed

THE STORY A successful business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different.  He called all the young executives in his company together. He said, “It is time for […]

Informal Learning: Are Your Maximizing Your Full Learning Potential?

Let me ask you this. What do you feel makes an organization cutting edge when it comes to a learning and development strategy? Recently, I was asked this question in an interview.  This question came up because they asked my why I listed Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn among my learning technology experience.  The answer of […]

How do people see you? Are you a TRUST BOOSTER or a TRUST BUSTER? CORPORATE TRUST Begins with YOU

When it comes to trust—How do people see you?  How do you view yourself?  Are you a trust booster or a trust buster? Today, trust is a critical element in the workplace, whether it is an email, a tweet, one-on-one, in the classroom or in a staff meeting.   I have done my share of trust […]

VOLUNTEERISM: Improving Innovation, Learning and Leadership Performance

When people are in need, my hand is often raised.  Especially, wherever I see I can contribute and make a difference.  I grew up reading super hero comic books—Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Hulk, Spiderman—you name it!  Maybe this is where it all started.  I collected them all.  I believe […]

Today’s Business Blind Spot-Grants: Money on the Table-5 Points to Keep in Mind to Help Find and Get Funded

Business is the heartbeat of our country and many continue to struggle, their pulse is weakening.  Let’s face it, the economy is still tight.  We are doing more with less; and, perhaps will have to do so well into the future.  There are many blind spots that exist in business today.  Organizations that discover and […]

INNOVATION SECRETS: 7 Ways to Manage Psychological Blind Spots, Going Deeper

The key to sustaining innovation is being able to think out of the box—keeping fresh ideas coming.  Taking leadership to the next level and providing programs that “go deep” means literally digging deeper.  Over time, we develop tunnel vision.  I know I have.  So, I have to consciously keep myself out of that rut.  Otherwise, […]