Monthly Archives: January 2017

Accept That Change is Hard

Since the 1990s the most consistent theme underlying business discussions has been “change.” We talk about being open to change, preparing for change, managing change…all of these are important. But one thing we need to acknowledge is that change is hard. And that’s OK. When you’ve had some consistency and success for years — whether […]

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Hidden Communication

“Let me tell you how things REALLY get done around here.” How many times have you heard that? One question I have often heard is, “if the way we REALLY do things works so well, shouldn’t we make that our official way of doing business?” Well…yes and no. Organizations have processes within them that are […]

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Make Your Own Balala

A few years ago, back in the US, a friend of mine was looking for a new job, a process that is often pretty stressful. To help him stay positive, I pointed out that, between his professional and personal development, he has set himself up to be ready for many opportunities: his education, his experience, […]

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