Archive for November 2016

Wonder

By Jon Rambeau | November 28, 2016

Ever wonder why so many people find it hard to do the right thing? There’s actually a simple answer, but it’s not an answer many people seem to want to hear. Could be that it strikes a little too close to home. Afterall, none of us wants to admit that we sometimes fail to do…

More Meetings July 2, 2020
5 Tips for Better Meetings (and more) ...because your time is valuable and should be respected One of our customers (a technology company) embraces rapid change as a constant. Living life in a blur can be exhilarating at times; exhausting at others. Technology is great. And sometimes not. It has trapped us in ways we…
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The Mathematics of Leadership February 14, 2019
The Mathematics of Leadership 2 + 2 = ∞ Most people will tell you that addition, in the mathematical context, is easier than division. But in the human dynamic, addition is much more challenging. In humans, division is easy. What skills are needed to be a human divider? A mouth + words. We see the mindless…
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Love February 2, 2019
Love can be the most powerful force in leadership. Its absence can leave a void filled with darkness. Read the articles below and choose your answer to... Who would you choose to lead? Dabo Swinney Ralph Northam Responses include: neither both Dabo Ralph We all face choices in life. We must examine our mistakes, take…
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Trust… why you don’t have it January 24, 2019
TRUST… Is declining everywhere Vital to build now Requires action Before you spend a dime to build trust, ask yourself… can people build trust when the other key players are not physically present? No. Obvious, right? If you don’t know this, I will help you understand why. Words today are almost meaningless. Building trust mandates…
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The Green Book’s Transformative Leadership January 4, 2019
On January 3rd, I sat in a movie theater alone for the first time in my life to watch The Green Book. The production deserves high praise for its great storytelling, release timing, and performances. I left the show with two key thoughts. "we" are living completely blind to the truth in this era God bless…
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The Green Book – human connection January 4, 2019
The Green Book movie just powerfully reminded me that we can break through any human ignorance, but we have to do it together, in person, totally present. It’s why our method works where others fall far short. As the new year starts with the same intentional desire to do things better, perhaps you should challenge…
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Experiential Leader Podcast Episode 1: An Introduction November 20, 2018
Experiential Leader. Leadership cannot be granted, titled, inherited, or learned from a book or class. It must be earned and witnessed in full view overcoming challenges. In our daily modern technology blur, we have more people gaps than ever. We help you close your people gap. Words have lost their meaning, and trust is at…
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The Year of Trust Building November 11, 2018
When I work with senior executives, it's a challenge to obtain deep levels of openness. Most of them (like my father, retired) are trained through the years to shield their thoughts and feelings. Reveal no weakness. All of society is accelerating blindly into an era of consequential unpredictability. The scale of disruption should lead most…
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RLS September 11, 2018
RLS (restless legs syndrome) by Patient Zero Note: I am not Patient Zero, though at times it feels like it. 🙂 I deviate from our usual one-of-its-kind, VUCA-ready experiential leadership program message today for an important health message... one that I hope will benefit many others. *** *** *** *** Before I begin, there are many resources…
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Challenge August 23, 2018
CHALLENGE Let’s diagnose the meaning of challenge in the context of leadership for a minute. Q: How do leaders view challenges? A: As opportunity. It’s perfectly fine if you are confronted with a challenge and your first reaction is… (a) OMG; (b) not again; (c) let Bob handle this one; (d) I’ve got too much…
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