article thumbnail

The Key to Change is a People Focus

Lead Change Blog

Some time into my career, I came across a concept that helped me to understand—and then counteract—this lemming-like behaviour. I believe the book, written by Roger Plant, is now out of print, but you may pick up an old copy via the hyperlink. Roger introduced me to the concept of the organisational iceberg.

Rogers 226
article thumbnail

The Big Picture of Business – Each Role Matters. The Value of Support Staff

Strategy Driven

John Wayne and Roy Rogers had Gabby Hayes. Some performers made careers as supporting players. There were friendly, familiar places such as Cheers bar, Arnold’s Drive-In on “Happy Days,” the Krusty Krab on “SpongeBob Square Pants,” Dale’s Diner on “The Roy Rogers Show” and other homey places. Gene Autry had Pat Buttram.

Rogers 63
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Use Dialogue to Improve Your Relationships

Your Voice of Encouragement

“I have found it of enormous value when I can permit myself to understand the other person.&# - Carl Rogers, American psychologist "When learning about life and people, make no more assumptions than are absolutely necessary. Looking back, I see that this is the one thing I love to do more than anything else.

How To 94
article thumbnail

When a Leader Aims to Please

Harvard Business Review

Pleasers are hard-working, inspire loyalty, and tend to listen thoughtfully to their clients and colleagues. Roger, a vice president of sales and marketing in the pharmaceutical industry, was one such Pleaser. I'm at a loss when it comes to managing Cynthia," Roger confessed.

Rogers 14
article thumbnail

Definition of Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

From that point on, loyalty means executing the decision as if it were your own.&# - General Colin Powell “Develop success from failures. Disagreement, at this state, stimulates me. But once a decision is made, the debate ends.

article thumbnail

The Big Picture of Business: Fine Wine, Aged Cheese and Valuable Antiques. Professionals Who Go the Distance.

Strategy Driven

A professional’s career and their collected Body of Work encompass time, energy, resources, perseverance and lots of commitment in order to produce. A body of pleasurable and memorable experiences from which customers will build brand loyalty. Commitment to Career. by Hank Moore. Any company or organization is like a tree.

article thumbnail

The Big Picture of Business – Fine Wine, Aged Cheese and Valuable Antiques: Part I

Strategy Driven

A professional’s career and their collected Body of Work encompass time, energy, resources, perseverance and lots of commitment in order to produce. A body of pleasurable and memorable experiences from which customers will build brand loyalty. Commitment to Career. by Hank Moore. Any company or organization is like a tree.