Cost and Value Mismatch

Cost and value. These two are related but often mistaken for each other. The cost of something has to do with what it takes to attain or posses it. Value has to do with its worth. Cost doesn’t determine value per se. Both are very subjective. One of the main reasons is that value is …

The Romance In Doing Things That Matter

The only thing romantic about doing things that matter, about changing the world, is the idea of romance. The thought of doing anything of significance can excite many, if pitched right. With this I would include the skew perception of passion. The actual work is not romantic at all. It is the “product” or outcome …

Unlocking Another Complexity / Dynamic In Teams And Leadership

Everyone is “special” in his or her own kind of way. Leading and making teams work means taking into account connect with individuals. Great leaders are ones who understand how to connect and speak to each person on their team. One of the first dynamics is individuality. Not everyone you lead understands things the same. …

The Silence Of The Leaders

I’m a believer in leaders making things obvious. Teams and organizations must never guess their leaders’ stance on those things that define their teams and organizations. Silent leaders are silent team killers. Everyone knows this but, we forget from time to time; silence speaks. Organizations must never have to guess what their leaders think of …

Team And Organisational Death By Silent Protest

People protest. Having spoken to friends in the past, and recently, it is clearer to me the kinds of protests people make. I’m talking about what people do or say when they’re unhappy with the service a business or organisation offers. It also includes when people are unhappy about something in the teams and organisations they …