I Love this Town
In 2009, Jay-Z and Alisa Keys collaborated on a release entitled Empire State of Mind. In the song Jay-Z raps about Brooklyn, Tribeca, and Harlem as Key’s belts the lyrics…
Read MoreAre you setting “zesty” goals?
We really like this thinking from Ron Ashkenas. He urges leaders to set “zesty goals.” These are goals that are short term, high priority, and challenging – goals for which…
Read MorePartnership with the Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program
We are so excited to announce that in 2021 we will be partnering with the Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program to offer leadership and communication training to…
Read MoreMaintaining Psychological Safety Under Pressure
We like these thoughts from Shane Haste on how leaders can avoid falling into the “dark side” when the pressure is on. Letting psychological safety get pushed to the side,…
Read MorePicking Out a Frame
Wood or metal? Classic or contemporary? Statement-making thick or barely there minimalist? There are a lot of choices when picking out a picture frame, not to mention choosing a mat…
Read MoreThe Art of Gathering
One of our first reads of the new year is The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker. Like you, we ask people to…
Read MoreThe AEM Cube
We live in a fast-changing world requiring both organizations and individuals to be agile. Thankfully, adapting to changing environments is part of human nature. People are also inherently curious and…
Read MoreEvaluation Data from Strategic Doing Pilot at Purdue Polytechnic High School
A few weeks ago we were asked by the administration of the Purdue Polytechnic High School to deliver a series of lessons to their students. We covered seven of the…
Read MoreStrategic Doing in Healthcare
Hello. If you’ve found your way here, chances are it is as a result of an online course in which you were introduced to Strategic Doing in the context of…
Read MoreCollaborative Innovation (MGMT 59000)
Innovation is a contact sport. Course Description: This course asks learners to view innovation through the lens of collaboration – as a phenomenon that occurs horizontally across boundaries. Learners will gain insights and skills to…
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