This issue focuses on what it takes for people to be their best. A compelling purpose, a sense of meaning, happiness, and change-seeking, transformational leaders all have roles to play.
– Phil, Mel and Tim
First rule
of life club:
quit a hated job
I typically despise “how to” checklists, but this one – based on the reflections of our elders – works for me. Life is too short to waste it in a job you hate, regardless of money or title. Is it time for you to jump? Go ahead and jump. – Mel More>>
Executives enable
or hinder change management success
Effective organizational change management is a competitive advantage, you bet it is. A change resistant and reactive organization will be left behind when competing against a nimble, proactive change-seeking competitor. – Tim More>>
What would it take for cars to become redundant?
Helsinki’s adventurous plan to eliminate the need for cars is a testament to powerful visions and the thinking behind making them realities. In comparison, most of our changes look easy. – Phil More>>
Since change is social, give people something to talk about
Lego’s CEO Jørgen Vig Knudstorp believes that you act your way into a new way of thinking. Here is an example of how he did it in a toy factory. – Phil More>>
The best excuse for investing in expensive headphones
It’s true, science proves it: listening to happy music makes you happy. It’s positively contagious. Here’s one of my go tos. Turn it up, really loud! – Mel More>>
Remembering James MacGregor Burns and his leadership wisdom
James MacGregor Burns really got it when it came to understanding and documenting what real leadership encompasses, and the values required to truly live it. A position on a hierarchy or a title doesn’t necessarily make a real leader. – Tim More>>