In 1986, Ferris Bueller reminded a generation of moviegoers that “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Young Matthew Broderick’s beloved character’s advice doesn’t just apply to class-cutting high schoolers,...
In 2014, our first chapter in Gen Y Now was titled “The Platform Is Burning.” We were paraphrasing John Kotter who had brought the importance of change management to the forefront of business thinking. His point was that people will be more likely to change when “the...
During a coaching session with an executive at a large private equity firm, my client shared his deep frustration with the team for which he had been responsible for about a year. “They keep bringing me substandard products. No matter how many times I send them back...
SERVANT LEADERSHIP Servant leadership defines a leadership philosophy and style characterized by a focus on serving others, prioritizing the needs of employees, and fostering their growth and development. Servant leaders emphasize empathy, humility, and a commitment...
“Lisa, can I come in and talk with you? I was wondering if you could help me.” This became a regular request from team members when I served as the Vice President of Human Resources for a $1.5B construction company. The conversations, of course, varied from deeply...
Consider this definition: Innovation is the practical implementation of new ideas, methods, products, or processes that create value and solve problems in new and better ways. Innovation within existing businesses usually takes one of two forms: Improving existing...
When we think of organizational strategy, we often picture it as somethingreserved for executive leadership - secretly crafted in corner offices and presentedfrom the top down. But in today’s fast-paced and competitive world, organizationscan no longer afford to rely...
Q: Is there a psychological side to leadership? Matz: Definitely. In fact, leadership has developed over the centuries. During the manufacturing industry time, we had what we called industrial psychologists. Their entire job was to figure out what would make people...
Mentor: A person who provides guidance, support, and advice to a less experienced person, often referred to as a mentee. Mentors share their knowledge, skills, and experiences to help mentees grow personally and professionally. They can offer valuable insights, help...
In the first part of this two-part series on work-life balance, we delved into the concept of work-life balance and uncovered why it's often misunderstood. Now, in Part II, we're shifting gears to explore a revolutionary idea: energy management. If you thought time...