It's Change O'Clock Somewhere

Changemakers needed.

  • Moments Matter

    I’m sitting in the airport this morning, getting ready to head to Chicago. It’s my industry’s annual global conference. Hosted by ACMP – the theme is Architects of Transformation. I’ve been to one of ACMP’s major conferences prior to this year, pre COVID, and it was amazing. This is only the second year since 2019…

  • Multiplier Effects

    Oversized outcomes. Multiplier effects. Those experiences where the outcome is worth more than what what you put in. I love those times. It could be an amazing dinner out. A social event you were reluctant to attend. An unknown band performing in a small club. Maybe it’s just any kind of a ‘win.’ I feel…

  • What if it’s you, not them?

    Let that sink in. That’s a big “what if?” Or is it? Does making Manager or even VP make you supremely confident in yourself? Sometimes yes. But leaders are human too. I’ve worked with a lot of managers over the course of my career. In many cases, it’s been like pulling teeth to get them…

  • Positive. Patient. Persistent.

    “It’s not about me. It never was.” The writers of Ted Lasso get it. In the past week, I’ve attended two virtual sessions, one hosted in the UK, the other in the US. Both used examples featuring Ted Lasso. In fact, the UK event was completely about lessons we can learn from the show. Like…

  • Find Your Swagger

    Resilience is crucial for dealing with change. So is confidence. As an aspiring leader, you will face many situations that will require you to lead change. In those times, you will be looking to your team members to show resilience and confidence. So how can you help prepare them for those situations. What can you…

  • Optimism

    “It will get better.” We hear this advice all the time. Sometimes, it’s unsolicited and poorly timed so it’s not always well-received. You’re trying something new. Doing something for the first time. Dealing with something unexpected. Managing your way through a challenging situation. Stress is normal when we’re under pressure. Starting can be scary. We…

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