by msynk | Apr 15, 2015 | Cash, Change Management, Growth
One can’t create growth in an organization (or in an economy, but let’s put my political opinions to the side) by cutting your way to it. Which doesn’t mean I’m against cutting. I’m all for cutting waste from the budget, or actions and...
by msynk | Feb 24, 2014 | BHAG, Change Management, Clarity, Management, Outcomes, People
Julie Andrews, and Rogers and Hammerstein, had it right in the Sound of Music. Forgive me for bringing up this well worn musical. The idea of starting at the beginning seems to be lost. To remind you of the words from the song: When you count you start with 1,2,3 ...
by msynk | Mar 12, 2012 | Change Management, Strategy
We all know change is inevitable. It’s the only thing we can count on, that things will change. But change scares us, especially in business, where we need to be adept at change whether we welcome it or not. I think the problem is that for most of us, “to...
by msynk | May 17, 2011 | Change Management, Leadership
I’ve been going to Gazelles Growth and Leadership Summits for over 7 years now. Seen Collins, Buckingham, Peters, Lencioni, all the best gurus. They didn’t hold a candle to Marshall Goldsmith. His understanding of the personal dynamics of...
by msynk | Oct 20, 2010 | Change Management, Leadership, Strategy
Great day of learning today. Three really good sessions that I will focus on. But first I’ll focus on the best session of the day. Five coaches talking around a table during happy hour. Often the best part of any meeting.We were...
by msynk | Aug 25, 2010 | Change Management, Execution, Strategy
Talked with a friend about how the high school he is coached football at hired a new coach, who assumed everything was wrong, everyone was worthless, and that he knew better. The result is that the long term assistants, who had much to do with the great winning record...