A Different Way to Think About Culture
Culture is often treated as something organizations do to people. But for most of us, culture is something we practice — one workday at a time.
Why “Time Set Aside to Learn” Isn’t Enough
Most workplace learning is treated as something separate. In reality, the most durable learning happens during the work itself—inside real activity, real decisions, and real consequences.
5 Ways Managers Create Learning Without Slowing Performance
A manager doesn’t encourage learning during work by adding more training.
They encourage it by changing what gets attention while work is happening.
The Hardest Part of Leadership Isn’t Performance — It’s Sustaining It
Performance doesn’t have to come at the expense of energy, growth, or the capacity to keep going. But too
Gallup Says “It’s the Manager.” Here's the Part We Skip.
If you’ve spent any time in organizational life, you’ve probably heard some version of this:
“People don’t
Three Lenses That Quietly Shape How We Lead People
After 35+ years in organizational life, I’ve noticed something simple but powerful:
Most of what we call “people management”
Focus on the Few: How Critical Variables Free Us From Overthinking
Most days, it’s not the work that wears us down.
It’s the constant pull on our attention, stretched
How Being Clear About What You Want Actually Drives Performance
Most people never say it out loud, but we all expect something from our work—progress, dignity, room to grow. When those slip, it’s not a motivation problem; it’s a misaligned expectations problem. Ownership starts when you name what you actually need.
The Truth About Overwhelm: What’s Really Weighing People Down
Overwhelm usually isn’t about too much work.
It’s the moment when effort increases while clarity decreases —
when you’re doing more but feeling less connected to the why, the pace, or the payoff.
Performance Momentum: When You’re Busy, But Not Really Improving
Performance momentum looks like progress, but it’s really autopilot. Tasks get done, but learning and improvement quietly stall. Here’s why it happens—and how a small dose of awareness can change everything.
