It's Change O'Clock Somewhere

Tag: management

  • Do most managers want to be leaders?

    In my experience, most really don’t. I’ve worked in and consulted to large and small companies, publicly traded and privately held, government, private equity-owned, not for profit, universities, long-standing organizations, and startups. Most of the managers I have observed everywhere are really great at what they do. Their work lives (which often bleeds well into…

  • Start with what you know

    It’s not a great feeling. You know the outcome you want, the task you have to complete, or the objective you’re pursuing. But you don’t know where to start. Even if I reassure and remind you that we all have this challenge from time to time and that you’re not alone, will that help to…

  • Maybe this isn’t for you

    When you think about all of this “leading change” stuff, you may not connect with it. Obviously, I’m all in and I believe that being able to effectively make change happen is one of the most important skill sets for every aspiring leader. But if you’re unsure, here’s a quick self quiz to see where…

  • New Year. New You?

    Welcome to 2024! Every new year, many of us make resolutions… changes we plan (or hope) to make in our life. Eating better. Drinking less. Exercising more. Reducing stress. Working smarter. In short, we want to make improvements. New year. New you. For resolutions to stick, we have to change our behavior in some way,…

  • Help them help you

    Your business doesn’t stop for change. A project can take months, quarters or longer to finish. Culture change will take years. Daily operations don’t wait. Can’t wait. Even in a pandemic. Execution happens every day. Results are expected always. The operational work doesn’t stand still. Neither does the desire to grow or improve. In tight…

  • Just be nice

    As we continue to move through the holiday season and into the new year, we often give a little extra thought to being kind to others. Approaching the calendar year-end is also the fiscal year-end for many organizations. If you haven’t already, you might be putting the final touches on your 2024 plans with updated…