8 Dials for Fine-Tuning Job Design
Set your people up for success before they even begin. Discover eight different tensions to manage when designing jobs that people love.
Measuring What Matters: Program Evaluation pt. 2
The goal of an evaluation is action. Without the right measures, though, it’s easy to end up with a bunch of charts and graphs that just aren’t helpful. Let’s clarify which measurements matter.
Program Evaluation pt. 1: First Steps
We all want to know that what we do matters. An effective program evaluation can shine a light on our efforts and ensure that our time and energy are well-spent. Consider these four points before you start your next evaluation.
Best Books of 2019: My Top Ten
There are so many great books out there, it’s hard to know where to start sometimes. Check out my best books of 2019 for some recommendations.
14 Ways to Get Your Team Working Together
If you want to get your team working together well, you need to master the art of coordination. Learn the different methods and unlock the potential of your team’s structure.
Finding Your Sweet Spot
We can spend our whole lives chasing after the elusive career “sweet spot.” Learn how the Japanese concept of “Ikigai” can help.
The Four Frames of Leadership: Untangling Complexity
Not everyone sees the world like you do. When you and the people you lead are viewing reality from a different framework, frustrations are inevitable. Discover how the art of reframing leadership can help you lead better.
8 Signs Your Leadership Lacks Clarity
Organizations naturally move towards complexity and confusion. To be simple and clear takes surprising intentionality. How will you know when you’re leading with clarity? Better yet, how will you know when you’re not?
Creative Leadership: Why Innovation is Hard
Why are truly innovative ideas so rare? Let’s talk about the biases that are limiting our creative leadership and how to overcome them.
3 Questions Every New Hire is Asking
What did you have to learn on the fly at your current job that you wish you had known at the beginning? Some of us could answer that question with a pretty long list. If we want to improve our processes for orienting new staff, let’s begin by answering these 3 questions that every new hire is asking.