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The Goldilocks Zone

Posted on February 28, 2013 by WeMoveTogether

I have a coworker in search of the perfect chair. With the state of my organization these days, there are plenty of chairs to choose from. Recently I watched him roll chairs by my office, one-by-one in his search. Each … Continue reading →

Knights of the Round Table

Posted on October 22, 2012 by WeMoveTogether

I attend two standing meetings each Thursday. The first is my weekly staff meeting with my three direct report managers. The second is a cross-departmental meeting focused on operational issues. Both meetings are remarkable and I look forward to attending. Yes, … Continue reading →

Tell Me a Story

Posted on March 10, 2012 by WeMoveTogether

Image via Wikipedia “Scratch the surface in a typical boardroom and we’re all just cavemen with briefcases, hungry for a wise person to tell us stories.” — Alan Kay (VP Walt Disney Company) Storytelling defines people as … well, people. … Continue reading →

Leadership Lessons From ______.

Posted on May 17, 2013 by WeMoveTogether

I need a topic. I turn to a Google search … “Leadership lessons from”. 116,000 results.

A sampling for your review.

Real People: Abraham Lincoln, Margaret Thatcher, Einstein, Steve Jobs, Martin Luther King, and Lady Gaga.
Not So Real People: Yoda, Golden Retrievers, Geese, Disney Characters, The Walking Dead, and Lady Gaga (not sure if real or not).
Places / Concepts: West Point, Earth Day, Playground, Jazz, Ballroom Dancing, and The Toilet Seat.

And then I find Leadership Lessons from the Dancing Guy. Margaret Thatcher, Lincoln and Lady Gaga will have to wait. Do watch and yea, learn. Cool points on followership.