Teams are Like a Swiss Watch

Teams are Like a Swiss Watch

Lately, I’ve been ruminating quite a bit on the idea of a team or an organization as a Swiss watch. This analogy is especially helpful in understanding, appreciating, and reconciling the differences and complexities of a given team, particularly when there is...
The Case for Being Thankful Rather Than Right

The Case for Being Thankful Rather Than Right

In this time of giving thanks and enjoying wonderful food, family, friends, good wine, better desserts… I wish for you all the goodness the season has to offer.  If I’m honest, I find myself entering this time of year feeling a little sad and melancholy. It’s my first...
Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way!

Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way!

Sometimes we just want to say that, don’t we?!  But we can’t (most of the time). Or at least we know it won’t be the motivating, inspirational speech we hope it will be. In truth, language like that is far more likely to put people on the defensive than to draw them...
The Truth About Commitment: the Chicken vs. the Pig

The Truth About Commitment: the Chicken vs. the Pig

There’s an illustration that has come up at least four times in the last couple of weeks with my clients. It’s the story of the Chicken vs. the Pig — and who’s more committed to breakfast. If you’re looking for more (or better) commitment from your team, you’ll want...