Joy at Work Thinking
Written by Ed Cook
The words coach and mentor are often used interchangeably making distinctions between them murky. This is unfortunate because the value of each can be tremendous for a person’s career, but where and how that value shows up is significant. Furthering the...
Written by Roxanne Brown
Early in my change career, my boss, my colleagues, and I were learning the art and science of change work by absorbing everything we could get our hands on. We poured over books together to see what we could glean that was relevant to our current business problems...
Written by Ed Cook
The words leader and manager are often used interchangeably and with that, their individual meaning is lost. Peter Drucker and Warren Bennis are often quoted as saying:
“Management is doing the things right and Leadership is doing the right thing.”...
Written by Ed Cook
While watching a symphony or orchestra or choir, I’ve often wondered what the value of a conductor is to the other musicians. Afterall other music groups seem to do fine without one. Rock bands, jazz groups, a cappella ensembles, all manage without a conductor. I got an...
Written by Roxanne Brown
In work, I often feel pressure to offer others a perspective or something else that may be valuable within just one conversation. That means giving something without attachment to whether or not it’s received as I intend. I recognize the limitations of that...
Written by Ed Cook
Written by Ed Cook
Written by Ed Cook
Written by Lauren DeSimone
Written by Ed Cook
Written by Ed Cook
Written by Roxanne Brown
I read endlessly about change. I’ve advised countless executives and practitioners on the ways and means of getting change done. I’m...
