When I asked my friend Linda Sawyer, North American CEO of Deutsch Inc., how she inspires her team to change, she said, “The most effective way to spread and fuel inspiration with your team is by making everyone …
When you’re changing, even the best people can be difficult. Be honest and transparent about what you want to do and where you are going. Ronn Torossian, CEO of 5W Public Relations, says about building one of the …
It’s easier to change the person in the job than it is to change a person. Even Donald Trump sometimes feels terrible about using his catchphrase. It sucks. As a change agent, it’s important to know when you should fire …
Much will be written today about the incredible contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King.
“During the less than 13 years of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s leadership of the modern American Civil Rights Movement, from December, 1955 until April 4, …
Leaders are seam operators, they don’t get involved in the day-to-day. I tell my team all the time, “I don’t want to know or hear about how the sausage is made unless someone died.” It’s a fine balance to keep …
In my own company, I like to create an atmosphere where my team isn’t afraid to ask questions, take risks and initiate change. I encourage healthy debate; but sometimes you have to crack a big whip in order to …
No matter what your age, your business should look and feel alive. Mood is everything. That’s why presentation is one of the key areas change agents attack first to transform a bad mood. Any business can be changed to make …
Standing by your principles in those situations when it is the risky and unpopular thing to do—is the test of a change agent’s mettle. I’m sure we all remember the Gap logo debacle. Unfortunately, Gap rescinded their decision in …
As Churchill said, “There is nothing wrong with change if it is in the right direction.” Know your conditions of satisfaction.
You can’t move ahead thinking your company’s best days are behind you. Understand what your conditions of satisfaction are …
Fear stops most people. Change agents welcome it. Get past your fear. Act with confidence and be willing to be a beginner. Leaders learn quickly, that many of the changes they seek won’t be right the first time. Three seconds …
Change begins by changing the questions. Who would want a horseless carriage? Wrong question. The right one: Why wouldn’t everyone want one? Henry Kissinger would walk into the press room each morning, and address the media with,, “Good morning ladies …
Your job as a leader is to create #tension. This is not a game, driving change is about driving success, and it is serious. Think it through but take risks. Push like crazy and be persistent. That’s the mental edge …