Leading Through Uncertainty: Strategy in Turmoil
When 2019 was coming to a close, the World Health Organization’s term – COVID-19, or coronavirus disease 2019 – had not yet come into existence. By March 11th, the WHO labele
Zipf or Zapped: Asking the Right Questions to Navigating Disruption
In the early 1990s, management thought leader Peter Drucker shared a stage with then CEO of Ford Motor Company, Red Poling. Poling gave an impassioned talk about Ford’s new appro
2020 Vision: 3 Conversations to have with your team about the future today
Imagine it’s New Years Eve 2020. It’s getting close to midnight and under your breath, you say to yourself “I can’t believe the year went by so fast!”. You have a few qu
Making Change Management Work in 2020
One of the greatest responsibilities of leadership is driving continual evolution of the organization toward a well-defined future state. Implied in this role is the need to lead c
Ford vs. Ferrari Leadership Lessons
The hit movie, Ford vs. Ferrari, tells the story of a partnership between famed American performance car designer Carroll Shelby and the Ford Motor Company. This joint venture came
Navigating Wealth Transition: An Advisor’s Guide
When it first starts, you’re not sure if it’s just you feeling something strange, or, if there’s something odd going on around you. Then, with no warning, it hits. At first i
The Art of Inquiry
Brian Grazer has produced some of the most well-known television shows and movies of the past four decades. Along with partner Ron Howard, Brian co-founded Imagine Entertainme
Navigating the Talent Crunch
Shifting tactics to attract new talent Great news! The headline on CNBC read “Payrolls jump in June well above expectations”. The article highlighted a sharp rebound in hiring
Escaping Silos for Deeper Client Engagement
When compliance and business development work in tandem, everyone wins. The biblical adage that “every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and ev