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A lot has been written about change. Unfortunately, much of it by people who haven’t been immersed in the many nuances of planning and implementing change.
As someone who has been immersed in those nuances, here are 3 truths you should know about how people process change:...

When building a winning team you should be concerned about more than just having the right managers and right employees. You should be concerned about having the right board.
Boards are often an overlooked part of a winning team yet even small companies can benefit from the perspectives, insights and guidance of a strong board. So how do you make sure you have a high-performing board?...

I’ve been a two-foot driver since I was 16. And I don’t mean just when driving a standard. What I mean is when driving an automatic. One foot on the accelerator, one foot on the brake.
Why?
My first job was at a car dealership where, among other things, I was a “car jockey.” Just as it sounds, when the cars needed moving, it was my role to move them. And I sure liked moving those Cadillac convertibles! Anyway, I learned an important lesson...

As a consultant, I know that one thing clients want me to do when I assess their organizations is to tell them the uncomfortable truths. Where are they weak? Where are they vulnerable? What are they not doing that they should be doing? What are they...