We are asking the wrong questions when implementing AI
The organizations that prosper do not ask, “What can we automate?” They ask, “Where does human judgment matter most?” Most AI conversations focus on…
Posts by Heather Haas
Sage Against the Machine
A sage is a person recognized for their profound wisdom, insight, and good judgment – typically gained through experience, reflection, and deep learning. The…
Calendaring for joy
CALENDARING: the process of entering into a calendar; scheduling Labor Day marks the beginning of Strategy Season which means a flurry of Outlook Invites…
What every CEO should know about culture
What is the most important thing CEOs should know about the type of work you do at ADVISA? Culture can be a distinct competitive…
Fresh firewood every Monday, like clockwork
Countless people do important, yet unseen, work I like seeing the people who do behind-the-scenes work for the businesses that occupy our building –…
20 Questions Leaders Should Ask Themselves
At ADVISA, we like to say that transformation is a journey not an event. Every journey is quite different, but many of the underpinnings…
Be the Organization People Love not the One People Leave
Ideas on how to keep talent by combatting employee disengagement In a recent poll, ADVISA asked its followers on LinkedIn and Twitter what business…
Strategy Season: Re-boarding Your Employees
Strategy season is when organizations review their results and plan for the future. It usually involves answering some or all of the following questions.…
Re-imagining how (and when) we work
Last week our team gathered in-person for our mid-year meeting. We connected. We shared. We laughed. We learned. We cried. We celebrated. We reflected.…
How to build work-life balance into your company culture
In recent weeks, more and more has been written about the changing future of work. Organizations of all sizes are making bold moves in…
Lessons in Virtual Onboarding: Connection, Connection, Connection
We are currently onboarding three new employees virtually and if “location, location, location” is the mantra for real estate, the mantra for virtual onboarding…
The Leadership Dilemma No One is Talking About
How do we create work environments where people who passionately disagree can productively coexist? Self-awareness and nonviolent communication are part of the answer. I…