Author Marilyn Jacobson, Ph.D. wrote a guest post here on The People Equation called Mapping the Passage to an Upside Down Organization. I was intrigued by this imagery – that of an upside-down organizational pyramid, so I reached out to Dr. Jacobson for an interview to learn more. I’m very grateful that she agreed, because…
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Trust as a Renewable Resource
According to a trust infographic I published last week, trust is a scarce resource. But it doesn’t have to be. The stats in this infographic challenged me to think about how to look at trust not as a finite commodity, but rather a renewable resource – one that grows abundantly if given the proper nuturing….
Influence – Your Secret Weapon for Career Success
I get a lot of emails that read like this: I was wondering if you have any advice for me. . . At work, I feel like I have more to offer, but my skills are under-used. In some ways, it seems like I’m “invisible”. You know, I have these really great ideas, but no one seems…
Trust in the Workplace – A Scarce Resource
Trust is vital in the workplace, but sometimes a scarce resource. Check out these sobering details: Is trust a scarce resource where you work? What actions do you take to help “renew” trust in your workplace?
Leaders – How Do You Manage Your Energy?
Are your leadership challenges a study in personal growth? Or are they more like a test of wills, with you forcefully moving ahead, trying to seek resolution as quickly as possible? Struggling can seem a lot like thrashing about, trying to free yourself from a constricting situation. Challenge (and yes, sometimes even failure) is a…