Strategic Gems
Catalyst for Hire Part I
You know how when you hear something 2-3 times you start paying attention? This is what has happened to me over the last month while writing a...
Catalyst for Hire Part II
It is crazy to me that I launched my new company and my new website, PurposeStone.com, this spring and that I am just now coming to this...
Clues, Yellow VW’s, and Purpose
Clues to better understand our own purpose and how they connect to the organizations we belong to are everywhere. Research shows that when we look...
The Gift of Others
Do you ever feel like you don’t understand your own power and impact until you open up to someone else? I recently had a powerful experience that...
The Tulip and the Frog
Somehow, I find such joy in the simplicity of a simple flower. I practice taking pictures of all the things I think are beautiful (when I can...
The Path and the Headlight Strategy
This morning I was taking my dog Bella out for a walk and came down this wooden pathway that I have taken so many times before. But this time...
The Power of Purpose
We were working with a large retail company with a well-developed sense of identity and purpose. They believed in providing their customers with...
The Blue Square of Focus
I am currently in the grind of writing my second book. I’m working hard to stay focused and committed so I made a bet with myself and declared it to...
A Rock ‘n’ Roll Leader
One of the most significant milestones in the quest to awaken true leadership is when an individual realizes their fundamental strengths and...
Smarter Leadership, Part 2
Last month, we looked at smarter ways to lead others in a company undergoing change. Now it’s time to explore the more “personal” side of smarter...
Changing Change Management
A few years ago our firm landed squarely in the midst of a messy outsourcing project that ultimately experienced tremendous turnaround. Given that...
Making Time for Change
In a world where individuals are somewhat out of control, how do you help your team focus on what they can control? Consider the story of how a very...
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