Monthly Archives: February 2010

From Delusional to Powerful Leadership Language

Many of the statements and conversations that pass for normal today are filled with words and phrases that have no power and fill the conversational space with the false implication of action. This type of communication seems to keep the speaker from being present to his or her own experience and commitment, (or, more likely, lack… Read more

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Opportunity in the Old, Dying Paradigm Called “Jobs”

While much attention is being paid to the current and expected rate of unemployment in our economy, another longer-term trend is hardly being noticed or measured. Over the last several decades the number of people working as freelancers, consultants, and contractors has risen to 20 – 23% of U.S. workers and is expected to continue to grow.  Fast… Read more

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Lean Conversations For Productivity Breakthroughs

Let’s talk about a set of ideas we have been evolving for several years that we call Lean Conversations. The fundamental notion is that academicians, consultants, leaders, and managers in our culture have focused on and accomplished tremendous gains in productivity through process improvement, supply chain management, IT, and a host of… Read more

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How a Military Training Process Can Help You Lead

Being powerful in translating intentions into reality and sustaining them requires presence and adaptability in the face of life’s circumstances – circumstances that can change every moment.  Where can we turn for tools to support ourselves? The United States military has long taught our special ops teams and fighter pilots a thought… Read more

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