Why an organization exists doesn’t change that often. Purpose and mission statements do change, however, and most often in one (or more) of three ways: The organization has pivoted. Expanded market influence allows for a wider lens. The current wording does not capture the minds and hearts of those

4 more leaders to model when seeking to be clear so that others can brilliantly execute strategy.   Last week I posted 4 Models of Leadership Clarity. All examples were of male leaders. Although I pulled those 4 based on my research of major companies that have orchestrated change, with Clarity being a

4 leaders to model when seeking to be clear so that others can brilliantly execute strategy.   With this post I aim to help you be clear for others, with a bit on how to communicate and more about how to be so that your communication has the best chance

We can all get better as leaders in our ability to inspire.   Inspiration followed by action, is powerful. When combined with a shared vision, objective, or goal, the resulting performance can be magical. Why, then, aren’t we always inspiring? For most leaders, leading and creating a workplace culture where

As a leader, do you practice leadership?   I use the phrases get clear for you, set the stage, be clear for others, and create a rhythm to describe how leaders continuously orchestrating change for their organizations. Because there will always be change required and it is you, the leader, who ensures

Leaders, empower your teams to perform at their best.   Today I shared a conversation with a business owner about remote conversations. We especially honed in on the power of the pause. There are many types of pauses. The pause I speak about most in Pivot to Clarity is one that takes

The video below is from 1997, when Jobs presents the thinking behind Apples famous “Think Different” campaign. You’ll hear about getting clear and being clear within the first 5 minutes of this video. He first shares how he and the senior leadership team got clear about which direction to head.

What holds you back from getting so clear about where you want to head, that north star that pulls you and all who share the journey toward it? The toughest hurdle might be from inside you: resistance to change.   Most of us have two lives. The life we live,

Pivoting an organization is not a quick shift—it is an orchestration of many shifts made by many people over time. Focused & Nimble. Alignment & Momentum. This blog is about leadership and, as entitled, collaborative action. That means—more than one person is involved. Pivoting your business, also requires leadership, collaboration,

How are you looking at your life, leadership and business—and all that is in your world? There is the world and there is the world as you perceive it, and the perspective—your point of view—you associate with it. You are not in control of the world. You are in control