I recently interacted with a senior business leader of a large organization. During our conversation he mentioned, “Our biggest enemy is not our competitors but our own complexity as an organization in form of organizational design, structures, processes, culture, systems, tools, scale and metrics.” Throughout my career, I have consistently seen increasing level of internal … Read more
In recent discussions about workplace culture, the term “quiet quitting” has emerged, describing employees doing the bare minimum to get by without formally resigning. While this might seem like a reasonable response to burnout or dissatisfaction, an alternative approach is far more effective: “quiet persistence.” This concept involves staying committed to your job and goals, … Read more
I’m thrilled to announce the relaunch of my New York Times bestselling book, “The Fred Factor- How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary” 🤗–Discover how small acts of passion and creativity can make a big difference in your work and life ✨ This true story of an ordinary … Read more
The U.S. and China: The Struggle for World Leadership At the Pearson Partners Spotlight Series™ breakfast held on December 12, 2023, “The U.S. and China: The Struggle for World Leadership,” we convened a distinguished panel of thought leaders in economics, geopolitics and trade to discuss one of the most pressing global issues. This installment in … Read more
In 2004 I wrote, The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary. The 20th Anniversary Edition released June 1. 2004 I wrote, The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary. The 20th Anniversary Edition released June 1. … Read more
In today’s world of work, being inclusive as a leader isn’t optional. In many companies I work with and consult, inclusion is used as a mere buzzword that doesn’t translate into any tangible behavioral change. The reason I feel leaders who preach inclusion and not practice it is because it is hard. Paying lip service … Read more
My book, The Fred Factor, talks about how to turn ordinary into extraordinary by using the real life example of Fred Shea, my postal carrier when I first moved to Denver. To read the first chapter, The First Fred I Ever Met, go here. What follows is a summary of what “Freds” do in their … Read more
We often take decisions based on what matters the most to us “at that point in time”. Revenues going down? Take up that dreaded project which you wouldn’t take otherwise. A friend wants you to speak for free at an event? Say yes, because he is a friend afterall. A product being offered at really … Read more
Ten Pivotal Tips to Boost Your Leadership Skills Leadership transcends mere titles, encompassing dynamic skills essential for personal career growth and team success. Whether you are a seasoned leader or are just stepping into this arena, honing these skills can significantly enhance your professional journey and that of your teams. Here are ten pivotal tips … Read more
Knowledge in organizations flows “across” people and teams. Real knowledge resides in the network of people and its interactions. Everything that is found in documents, systems, process flows and tool kits is “explicit” knowledge that is useful to sustain the business and keep the “status quo”. That is the tip of the iceberg – visible … Read more