How leading by microwave can burn you
Featured in the Indianapolis Business Journal People like me are the reason microwaves were invented. Faster feels thrilling, even when the outcome is mediocre.…
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ATLAS on “me” time
As a child I remember pretending to be an official explorer, the very first person to navigate the trails and paths of dirt and…
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…
There Are No “Great” First-Time Managers
That’s when things change. Their engagement starts slipping, their quality of work takes a nosedive, and in some cases a direct report or two…
3 Ways Leaders Can Support Employee Wellness
A growing focus on wellness in the workplace In recent years, there has been rising awareness and rhetoric around wellness in the workplace, especially…
3 Common Pain Points We Hear from Clients
It all maps back to the drivers of Cultural Competitive Advantage ATLAS It stands for: A – Activation from aboveT – Trust and shared…
Let’s Think About Thinking
“I haven’t had the time to think about it.“ What a relatable, and regrettable, thing! As a leader myself, I often find myself caught…
My eyes are wide open now
One training, two days, lifelong benefits My name is Jeff. Hi. Hello. Nice to meet you. After decades of creative roles at in-house groups…
The Dynamic Range versus Static State of Leadership | The Case for Emotional Awareness and Control
I have been working since I was nine years old, mowing lawns, selling produce on the corner that I grew in my own garden,…
Three methods to defeating Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever thought you didn’t deserve the credit for an idea, the pat on your back for a job well done, or perhaps…
Cultures are not simple: Why work cultures cannot be ‘fixed’
Leaders today are hearing more and more that toxic and ineffective work cultures are top contributors to employee churn and lackluster talent acquisition. In…
Leadership development shouldn’t just focus on leaders
More than 30 years ago, Edwards Deming said, “A bad system will beat a good person every time.” He was emphasizing the heavy influence…