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Managing Company Culture Anthropologically

Leading Blog

Despite its perceived importance, for the most part, companies have a miserable track record when it comes to managing their people. Companies consistently get culture wrong because they go about assessing it, and attempting to manage it from the top-down, not the bottom-up. But what does this mean? Does the company story resonate?

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7 Effective Ways to Develop Your Talent for an Unpredictable Future

Lead from Within

Storytelling Resilience: In an uncertain future, storytelling becomes a powerful tool for inspiring and connecting with others. Develop storytelling resilience by crafting narratives that convey purpose, vision, and hope in times of uncertainty. Experiential Empathy: Empathy is a cornerstone of effective leadership.

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Interview Questions for Power BI Reporting Roles

Strategy Driven

Leading the world in data analytics, Microsoft Power BI is transforming how businesses make data-driven choices. This blog will walk you through some crucial interview questions that might help you get a job in Power BI reporting if that’s your goal. A: DAX is essential to create custom computations and aggregations in Power BI.

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4 Key Strategies for Becoming a More Powerful and Trusted Leader

Lead Change Blog

What thoughts or feelings do you have when you think of power? Perhaps you picture an organizational chart where the boxes at the top are imbued with more power than those below. Or perhaps the word power conjures up feelings of nervousness, anxiety, or fear, based on negative experiences you’ve had in the past.

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How To Be An Effective Storyteller

Eric Jacobson

According to Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence , a good story includes these seven elements : Has a clear moral or purpose. Has a personal connection to the storyteller and/or the audience. Includes common reference points the audience can understand. Involves detailed characters and imagery.

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Effective Storytelling Includes These Seven Elements

Eric Jacobson

According to Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence , a good story includes these seven elements: Has a clear moral or purpose. Has a personal connection to the storyteller and/or the audience. Includes common reference points the audience can understand. Involves detailed characters and imagery.

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The Story of Two Monks and The Power of Leadership Decisiveness

Lead from Within

As an executive leadership coach, I sometimes use storytelling with my clients to make a point. Sometimes, the stories are more profound than any coaching or guiding I could do. Last week, one of my clients heard the story of two Zen Monks and it had a profound impact on his leadership. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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