The Art of Crafting A Better Theory: Insights, Logic, and Miscellaneous Nonsense
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intent + opportunity
The concept was birthed from a conversation I unpacked with someone who reported directly to me. Not only did the desire to articulate the concept of Philosophy of Work come out of the conversation, but a maxim that helped me best articulate my philosophy: intent + opportunity. My philosophy is simple: move forward with intent and seize every opportunity that presents itself.
philosophy & the work conversation
if we leave the conversation at the level of the semantics behind how one person defines strategy or another defines execution or another defines projects, then all we are doing is having a conversation about how we view the work we actually do.
three ideas to help maximize resources
Our stories are not written in stone, and our decisions have real-world implications. There may not be a right answer. But when you prioritize strategic allocation rooted in long-term value through an adaptable approach, well, that is worthy of Oompa Loompa.
four reasons we need to abandon work expectations and focus on standards
My life and I suspect that it may be the same for many of you, has been a constant stream of expectations: sometimes they are met, sometimes they are not. When my expectations are met, I feel a sense of fullness; when they are not, I feel a sense of dissonance.
five truisms to help change your organization's culture
Whether you are the senior leader in your organization, someone with empowered organizational influence, or rank-and-file on your team, here are five truisms that will help you change culture – or do something enough like it.
seven sins of organizational culture
In the most iconic scene in the movie "Se7en," Brad Pitt's David Mills reacts to receiving a box from the antagonist by hauntingly saying, "What's in the box?" This scene can be a gripping analogy for a CEO delving into the underside of their organization's culture. Like the suspense surrounding that fateful box, leaders embark on a nerve-wracking journey when they conduct a 360-degree internal audit of organizational culture.
flying coach
But what indeed fascinates me about it is something that goes beyond the traditional ideas of organizational development in the sense of strategy and structure. I am enthralled with the constituents of the organization itself.