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A Medical Innovation Factory in the Middle of the Desert

N2Growth Blog

A surgeon, making life or death decisions during a heart transplant, for example, can see things go terribly wrong in the matter of a millisecond. Organizational ‘stars’ and influence makers shared stories of early failures, what they learned, and how they adjusted, particularly examples from the days before the opening of the hospital.

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From "Knowing" to "Doing" - The Problem with Leadership Training

Building Personal Strength

I once had the pleasure of training all the executives and middle managers of a city government in the basic skills of leadership. Years later, I realized that the problem wasn't with my training. I was introduced to my own listening and group facilitation skills in a six-week course back in 1976. They loved the program.

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Integrative Listening – Is Anyone Truly Listening Anymore?

Strategy Driven

She runs Wise Ways Consulting , which specializes in executive coaching, group facilitation, and high-engagement training. Melissa Davies is an internationally respected expert on developing workplace environments where people are able to show up better.