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How to read and filter the news – what is real or fake? Lessons from a traveler with journalist friends

I don't know who to believe anymore. Everyone seems 2 b lying. Well, does it pass the "smell test"? and the snopes test? Journalistic standards and Qs to support your critical thinking.

How are we making decisions? and what might it say about our values?

There are so many, great videoconferencing options. Choose based on what makes sense... do a little research, and don't decide based on founder's birthplace, until you see what s/he has done since.

What are the characteristics of the most competitive or successful economies (& companies and people)

“Almost 40 years after its first annual assessment of the global economy, the Forum’s 2018 report uses new methodology to understand the full impact of the 4IR, and finds factors including human capital, agility, resilience, openness and innovation becoming increasingly important […] One of the key findings from the report is that all economies could […]

Managing the Board – Connecting Passion, Purpose and Best Practices

Many of us want to give back to society, perhaps to a cause that has touched our family or friends. Being on a Board offers us the chance to leverage and hone our business skills. We can share our marketing, accounting, academic, or legal mind, maybe get some experience in strategic planning, or general management […]

10 things performing has taught me for business (and life)

We all have multiple facets of our lives, and we learn from all those facets and other activities, so why not bring that learning into our work (and general life?). In my extracurricular life, I’ve been a professional singer, and still perform occasionally. It is scary and fun, and pushes me beyond my comfort zone. […]

A path to greater efficiency and reduced burnout?

You’ve likely heard of Fortune’s “Great Places to Work” list, or similar. Increasingly, business and non profit management leaders are discussing how to increase innovation and reduce employee turnover and training costs… by keeping employees excited about their work and workplace. There are observed positive ripple effects from happy employees — greater creativity, willingness to […]

3 of 3. Organizational Culture, burnout, and performance metrics – Some Nitty Gritty to Implement Rich Goals and Culture

In part three of this series, we discuss details of the strategic planning for and implementation of this multi-faceted, goal-oriented culture. Employees in all sectors, but especially the societal improvement space are often overwhelmed by large goals. They are under-resourced and are burning out. In this three-part blog series, we are discussing the issues and […]

2 of 3. Organizational Culture, burnout, and performance metrics – Creating a More Long-Term Effective Culture

In part two of this series, we discuss shifting to a culture which is goal-oriented, long-term focused, and work-life-balanced. Employees in all sectors, but especially the societal improvement space are often overwhelmed by large goals. They are under-resourced and are burning out. In this three-part blog series, we discuss the issues and how to begin […]

1 of 3. Organizational culture, burnout and performance metrics – What is Happening?

I was having dinner with a friend the other day and he spoke about loving his organization but that the frenetic pace, tactical (vs strategic) focus, heavy workload and lack of recognition were pushing him to burnout. We spoke about the leaders’ management styles, inter-personal dynamics among staff, important vs urgent deadlines, strategic vision of […]