Why is it so difficult for groups, organizations, and systems to turn insights into results? The Case of a COVID-19 I took note of Bill Gates’ insights during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a 2015 TED talk he warned of the need …
A core principle of Cooperative Advantage is that leaders can grow the overall pie by intelligently serving both the whole and each part. The key is integrating, seemingly incompatible, positions into unified action that serves all. Integration moves differences and conflict …
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This time of the coronavirus reveals and amplifies both heroism and fault lines present in our society, our communities, our families, and our organizations. An example of two hospitals Each on their own: A friend of mine is an emergency …
There is an ongoing debate in the U.S. with the framing “How can we best balance the Covid-19 virus with the realities of the economy?” This premise of this question is faulty. It sets up a false tradeoff that limits …
The Opportunity Smart leaders will use the corona virus as an opportunity to improve how employees work together and interact. By identifying and practicing new disciplines we can improve how we work together remotely. The skills we learn will also improve …
Powerful questions can accelerate group coherence and amplify group performance. By connecting with, and sharing highpoint moments from the past people can see and experience the best in one another. For example we can reflect on the following question: …
Calling (also mission or purpose) along with Character makes up the Core for an individual, group, organization, or system. When centered we are aligned with and act from our core. Calling is the deepest source of purpose and motivation for …
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Too often our actions are based on dysfunctional habits and protective patterns rather than choice. In 2006, a Duke University researcher determined that more than 40% of daily actions were based on habit. For your brain this is efficient since habits require less energy. However, when habits and …
It is important for each of us to work toward mastering each Leadership Competency in order to “lead with excellence” throughout our “scope-of-concern.” Since each of us is part of at least one team this means that all of us require leadership competence at …
Coordination is our fourth Leadership Competency. Coordination includes the practices, structures, processes and systems that enable us to work together. Henry Ford coordinated action through an assembly line. Our traditional way of coordinating people and technology is top down. Such “power …
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