Insights from our team and partners on a variety of human capital related topics.
Organizational Prestidigitation
The concept of prestidigitation is central to magic shows. It can involve a sleight of hand or the ability to distract a person while they are looking at a trick, using misdirection. Increasingly, the concept of prestidigitation is being employed by social engineers aimed at scamming others, most especially in cybersecurity attacks. Michael Solomon describes it well in an article about the subject. In working
Organizational Prestidigitation
The concept of prestidigitation is central to magic shows. It can involve a sleight of hand or the ability to distract a person while they are looking at a trick, using misdirection. Increasingly, the concept of prestidigitation is being employed by social engineers aimed at scamming others, most especially in cybersecurity attacks. Michael Solomon describes it well in an article about the subject. In working
Going Slow To Go Fast
In a recent discussion with one of my colleagues, she compared the work she is doing with teams to rebooting her computer. Every once in
Imposter At Arms
Every veteran eventually faces the same thing: the day they leave military service and venture into the civilian world to start the next chapter of
Weeds and Wishes
Over the weekend I heard the story of a mom who, when asked what moments were bringing her joy as she endured the COVID-19 stay
The Path to Reopening: Leadership in Times of Crisis
In the past two months, I have had the opportunity to witness teams facing the most challenging situations they have ever experienced. It is an
How to Stay Creative While Working Remotely
When we meet in person, something absolutely magical happens. We look each other in the eye, share a story or two, then something may just
Essential Leadership in the New World of Work
Since March, our world of work has changed more than any of us ever would have imagined. Now organizations are starting to explore a phased
Former POW Shares Thoughts On Surviving And Thriving In Difficult Times
The last few months have fundamentally changed the way many people live their lives day-to-day. Over the last few weeks, in particular, I have
Making a Comeback: How to Lead Your Team’s Post-COVID-19 Return to Work
While we are not out of the woods with COVID-19 yet, many organizations are beginning to plan for gradual return to office work. For some
Accelerating the Impact of New Government Leaders
Navigating leadership changes can be a difficult challenge for teams and organizations. New relationships, new ways of working, and shifts in strategic priorities can derail
Yin/Yang Leadership: Seeking Balance
When I woke this morning, I laid in bed for a moment realizing the quieter start of our days and thought through the agenda for
Leadership Lessons From Unlikely Authors: Part 2
Portuguese author Fernando Pessoa wrote, “Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life.” I’ve certainly found this to be true as I’ve been packing
Leadership in Times of Crisis: Vulnerability as a Strength
Leaders emerge during times of crisis, formal titles or not. They provide support, strength, and vision for those around them. And they give something else