You may have only recently heard the term “ESG” (Environmental, Social and Governance), but it isn’t new. What is new: Pivots to ESG commitment. That is a Pivot from earnings-driven leadership and reacting to ESG regulations to leadership committed...
We used to believe that the way to measure “success” of a person’s performance was their output. Many believed that if what was delivered met our expectations, then all was fine with our employees. This thinking is not only...
Prioritizing for each day, as part of a daily practice, is a bit different than prioritizing strategic objectives. The differences show up in primarily three ways:1) although you do have at least one strategic objective in mind, you are...
To get the most of orchestrating change, first define what success will look like. Often, you may find yourself facing situations that you don’t want. Most people are very clear about what they want to avoid in the future....
Nimble: Agile Lean Pivot As a leader, you are positioned to orchestrate change. You may have teams already working together in a nimble way, and a way in which change comes naturally. Bridge these styles (and often unique languages)...
Measure Readiness for Extraordinary Momentum and Performance Breakthroughs Executing a plan requires alignment. Executing on time requires momentum. Executing brilliantly, including shifting quickly when the facts change while staying on track with strategic objectives, requires Aligned Momentum.
Create a culture where every person feels safe to speak out. It’s subtle. Yet it is powerful. That is: The internal pull to do what fits in – what doesn’t stir things up – because speaking out would be...
Best Next Steps for Extraordinary Momentum This first post in the Extraordinary Momentum Series offers 5 key ideas to help you get clear about best next steps, and how you can help others get clear about their best...
Those of you who know me or are getting to know me… understand that I am all about business vibrancy. In my terms, that translates to a nimble organization, continuously building its business value, and a great place to...
We often hear about pivots and pivoting in the context of quick shifts by an individual or in the early days of a startup. A quick “turn on a dime” pivot does not result in lasting change for a...