I have long been a fan of John O'Donohue and have used his blessings for many occasions. I adapted this particular one -- At the End of the Day: A Mirror of Questions -- as an inspiration for a 2020 year-end reflection. In it I've tried to capture an unfolding flow of inquiry, a kind of dance between memory and insight.
2020 was a particularly challenging year and I found these questions to be a helpful way to sort through and make some sense of it all.
Managers need to adapt to the conditions of our times. The coronavirus pandemic and the recent uprising against systemic racism are opportunities for workplace leaders to lean in and support employees with greater empathy. Here are some ideas for how to do that.
Last year I facilitated a conversation with a group of business executives about onboarding. We began with stories about positive experiences, but as we went around the table something interesting happened.
Say the word “improv” and most people conjure up images of Whose Line is it Anyway?, Chicago’s Second City, or other comedy shows. While many enjoy the art form as an audience member, the thought of doing improv gives them chills!
Business leaders support individuals and help them perform their best. But providing guidance and feedback to others can be challenging. People have shifting interests, concerns, and worries…
This is Part 6 of a series exploring the use of art at work and seeing work as art.
Part 5 of a series exploring the use of art at work and seeing work as art.
Part 4 of a series exploring the use of art at work and seeing work as art.
Part 3 of a series exploring the use of art at work and seeing work as art.
Part 2 of a series exploring the use of art at work and seeing work as art.
Anyone interested in organization culture will attest to the many ways this term is defined and discussed. It can be quite overwhelming. Some useful theories and frameworks certainly exist but knowing how to apply this wisdom is an art, an experiment and an alchemy – a very skillful practice.
Our lives are so full. Meet up with any friend, ask them how they’re doing and you are more than likely to get a response that implies how busy they are. Busy. Sadly, this is often my own default response and I find it bothersome.