Reality-Based Leadership

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

What circumstances tend to keep you from staying committed? What’s a good strategy the next time someone comes to you to vent? We find there are 3 main camps people settle in during change – Resistance, Maintenance, Vision. The change itself or people’s resistance to change? Is your story shorter?

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 16, 2014

Some blame the circumstances of early human history, when leaders needed physical strength to help the group survive and protect it from outside threats. Loosen commitment to such cultural norms, and beliefs are likely to change. Diversity Gender Human resources Leadership Managing people' But the prototype persists.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

APRIL 19, 2009

The basic message though is that no matter who we are, or how flexible we consider ourselves, when faced with change, we all move through this transitional curve, beginning with denial; through resistance; exploration and; then finally commitment. What objections or resistance might there be to this change?

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Caught up in administrative activities such as managing employee records and planning company picnics, human resources departments can too easily lose sight of their primary function: Making sure the organization has the needed human capital to implement its strategy. From Data to Action An HBR Insight Center.

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HR Digest

JUNE 23, 2023

Inclusion fosters a sense of belonging, which can lead to higher levels of job satisfaction, commitment, and motivation. Demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion can enhance a company’s reputation, attract top talent, and foster positive relationships with stakeholders.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

Follow-up is necessary, first, because those under their charge may need some help; second they may need some encouragement; and finally they may need some reminding about the commitments they’ve made. I think much of the resistance to caring is about risk and having the confidence to take it! To me, your comment says it all.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2017

Executives who wouldn’t hesitate to automate a factory now flinch at the prospect of deep-learning algorithms dictating their sales strategies and capex. Top management told store managers and staff to honor requests and obey directives from their new “colleagues”; the resentment and resistance were palpable.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 29, 2015

Matt Denesuk , Chief Data Scientist, told me, “Who you hire depends on your strategy. ” Jennifer Waldo , Head of Global Human Resources, GE Software Center, was at the epicenter of GE’s recruiting challenge. Operations Competitive strategy Technology' We grew faster than we thought we would.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 17, 2015

Some of the most positively rated items for HR leaders focus on their willingness to “walk the talk,” to be role models and to honor commitments and promises. In general, HR leaders were rated significantly less positively on their ability to have a clear perspective between the big picture strategy and the details.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 19, 2016

My work with top executives has shown that deep-seated, sometimes irrational fears can skew their decisions and their ability to execute company strategy. This, in turn, can derail even the most committed parent and undermine a child’s future ability to deal with stress.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 3, 2012

The Business Tree : Growth Strategies and Tactics for Surviving and Thriving. This review is the basis for most elements that will appear in a strategic plan, including the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, actions, challenges, teamwork, change management, commitment, future trends and external forces.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

As an ex-ad man and a lifelong aficionado of great creative, whether it is art or copy, I could not resist the urge to check it out. Everything that tumbled out of our heads and mouths was committed to paper. To resist the urge to self-censor. I’m glad I did. Scribbled headlines. It was a kind of brain dump I suppose.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 27, 2020

Human beings are treated as human resources. But we want to be treated as a living and breathing person, not as just another resource. Here are five ways leaders partner with people: Collaborative Planning Processes — Collaborative approaches clearly increase ownership and commitment to organizational changes.

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