This video is about Obstacle Judo. We all know people who focus on the obstacle when presented with a challenge. Successful leaders see the opportunity embedded in and obstacle and leverage it; this is called Obstacle Judo. I give a few examples of how Obstacle Judo works. I’ve also created an exercise that will […]
Today I pulled my camping supplies down out of our attic to prepare for my annual father-son trip. My son, Gabe, and I are heading into the northeast United States with our German Shepherd, Sita. We usually stay in AirBnB’s and camp. This trip will take us into the White Mountains of New Hampshire and
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In my work, helping to drive change initiatives I interview many leaders, sometimes up to 30 per week. Many are busy CEOs running organizations, who have very little time. So. I have learned to interview efficiently. One of the most effective interview techniques I know is Story Listening. Through listening to a good story, I
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They say in meditation, there are two kinds of activities that keep you from being present, dwelling on the past or planning for the future. I definitely have a proclivity for the latter. My mind is always thinking about tomorrow. My journal is filled with action plans. I tend them, rewriting, massaging, focusing, course correcting.
Today, I’d like to talk about one of my books: Building Beehives: Creating Communities that Generate Returns. I wrote this book just coming out of the World Bank where I was part of a small team of four, who worked to build 120 communities around the world. Through our work, we learned a lot about
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I have just begun a family vacation by the beach in Massachusetts. Of course, I brought my favorite books with me. I have three I am working on now, and each one is bringing me great joy: 1. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, by Thomas Kuhn This is my second reading – the first was
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You may be familiar with my books, the most famous of which is, “Getting Change Right” because it was a bestseller. It’s about how leaders transform organizations from the inside out. Then there’s “Building Beehives: A Handbook for Creating Communities that Generate Returns.” The book includes case studies of my work with the World Bank,
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We brought our 8-yr-old little girl, Ruchi, into the United States October 2011. In April 2013 she was formally adopted in Montgomery County. Because both my wife and I are US citizens, Ruchi instantly became a citizen on that day at the age of 10. But, at the suggestion of many knowledgeable in the field
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The crucial element to leading change in any organization is making it possible for your staff and volunteer leaders to get the buy-in and engagement needed for them to shift mindsets and move the initiative forward. People have to understand: • How they should impact the change • What their ownership is • What their
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Everywhere I go I meet people who tell me they love my Monday Morning Mojo. Just a few moments ago I met a gentleman here in Kansas City, Missouri, who thanked me – hi, Tim! I started this newsletter because Monday morning is one of my favorite times of the week. This is precisely because
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