The New Wave of Spirituality: Work
I had more time to think about the Pew research study on religion than most people. One of their pollsters phoned me when I was home sick, and since I had nothing better to do,…
Stage Four? Stage Four Anyone?
Several years ago, I had dinner with a David Allen, author of Getting Things Done. His picture is on the cover of his book, and his company is named after him, the David Allen Company. He’s a…
Tribal Leadership Tip #4
Get Out the Managerial Weed Whacker We’re often asked why companies with great cultures don’t always stay great. Over time, most slip in the self-interests of Stage Three or the “my life sucks” of Stage Two. One of…
Three Leadership Lessons from the Polar Vortex
Unlike the rest of the CultureSync team, I make my home in suburban Chicago. That means I’ve been in the heart of the Polar Vortex. Here’s what it was like: temperatures were well below zero,…
I’m sick of pumpkin pie.
If you saw my Facebook posts on Thanksgiving eve, you know I spent Wednesday evening baking several pies for the big family gathering. Baking has always been rewarding to me. It brings an easy sense…