As complexity rises, coordination becomes the decisive capability. This is one of the biggest insights from my change leadership initiatives: It’s not just volume of work that is changing, it’s interdependence. There are more stakeholders, faster cycles, and tighter coupling between decisions. The cost of misalignment is no longer just inefficiency, it’s failure. In simpler […]
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Last weekend I was in San Diego. That’s me in the photo with the sunset behind me. Today I’m in Chicago, where I am spending three days with another great client Travel has been part of my work for decades, and I still feel the same spark every time I step out of my house
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We had a Diwali celebration at our home last Friday. Ruchi poses here with her service dog and companion, Divya, during the festivities. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists worldwide to honor light’s triumph over darkness, good over evil, and to symbolize renewal, hope, and prosperity. Ruchi
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Desperate for some beach time, we all piled into the car last week after New Year’s and headed to eastern Maryland, where the Chesapeake Bay is prominent. We came to Downs Park, which has a tiny beach. There, the dogs played. Divya is sporting her hot pink sweatshirt because the weather is crisp, and she
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A Design Summit has insularity. The intent is to create a time away from day-to-day life where a new movement can be launched.
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A common reaction when I tell people that we adopted Ruchi when she was eight from India, “Oh, she’s so fortunate.” The truth is we are all so fortunate. Those are not just words. My life has been immeasurably transformed in beautiful ways by my daughter’s presence from the first moment she was with us.
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As the world works to deal with COVID-19, business leaders have special accountabilities, responsibilities and challenges. Disruption is hitting us on four fronts: personal health, social norms, market/economy, and our business models. Business leaders have a unique opportunity to help customers, partners, and colleagues. Please join me in a free Zoom gathering on Wednesday, March
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Here’s a little New Year’s gift for you that takes just a few seconds to enjoy.
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There are three core areas of association growth: Mission impact, Members Profitable Revenue. Which is the organizing principle for the other two? Mission impact. Associations exist to deliver on their mission. Your mission is the core organizing principle of your association. A mission that drives growth must reach beyond membership and connect to everyone who
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