Iconography
Volume XXI, Number 29 (Issue 1033) July 17, 2023 Iconography Iconography, (n), is usually defined as an image or symbol, frequently found in a work of art, which evokes a certain thought or feeling within the viewer. Such icons are routinely associated with an individual, cult, movement, situation, or religious construct. Since many rely heavily […]
A Blank Canvas
Volume XXI, Number 28 (Issue 1032) July 10, 2023 A Blank Canvas As I write this our home has the look and feel of an ant hill. Moving about in purpose-filled patterns at various times are carpenters, electricians, cabinetmakers, plumbers, masons, apprentices and helpers, the contractor, and a couple of other skilled individuals, each intent […]
On My Radar
Volume XXI, Number 27 (Issue 1031) July 3, 2023 On My Radar Do you tend to obsess about things? I’ll confess I can at times. I don’t know if my fixations rise to the level of a disorder – that would be up to a trained clinician to determine. Yet what I do know is […]
Eight Questions | Chapter Five | Part 1 Building a Cohesive Team – Making Beautiful Music
Volume XXI, Number 26 (Issue 1030) June 26, 2023 Eight Questions | Chapter Five | Part 1 Building a Cohesive Team – Making Beautiful Music Have you ever considered the numerous roles required to bring a symphony to life? The process starts with a composer. Consumed by a bit of musical inspiration, that individual transcribes […]
Win-Win or Win-Lose?
Volume XXI, Number 25 (Issue 1029) June 19, 2023 Win-Win or Win-Lose? Many, quite possibly most of our systems and models are based upon a win-lose outcome. That should not come as a surprise to anyone. After all, the basis of all competitive events involves the crowning of a winner or champion – be it […]
Fated, But Not Predetermined
Volume XXI, Number 24 (Issue 1028) June 12, 2023 Fated, But Not Predetermined I have spent seventy-five percent of my career being either self-employed or as a named, at-risk partner in a professional services firm. Based on that single data point, you can conclude I enjoy being my own boss. Additionally, the average duration of […]
Putting Cognitive Dissonance to Work
Volume XXI, Number 22 (Issue 1026) May 29, 2023 Putting Cognitive Dissonance to Work Cognitive Dissonance is a powerful sensation. So much so, it can become a superb motivator when it comes to aligning behavior with goals. Perhaps a better word for goals is “dreams” or “aspirations”. Let me explain. Cognitive dissonance can occur anytime […]
Eight Questions Chapter Six – Part 4 | Change Management – What’s Your History?
Volume XXI, Number 21 (Issue 1025) May 22, 2023 Eight Questions Chapter Six – Part 4 | Change Management – What’s Your History? Having addressed keys to a successful outcome (Part 3), prioritizing the work and allocating scarce resources (Part 2), and the significance of one’s place in the change cycle (Part 1), we will […]
Accountability
Volume XXI, Number 20 (Issue 1024) May 15, 2023 Accountability What follows is a 500-word essay written using AI on the ChatGPT platform. I have not altered it in any way. It was generated in less than thirty seconds once I entered the topic and word count – not counting the three minutes or so […]
Eight Questions | Chapter Six – Part 3 | Change Management – Keys to a Successful Outcome
Volume XXI, Number 19 (Issue 1023) May 8, 2023 Eight Questions | Chapter Six – Part 3 | Change Management – Keys to a Successful Outcome There are a number of things that can and routinely do impact the course and outcome of a change initiative. Few are more impactful than the three elements cited […]