Ordinary. Average. No one wants to be that. But a lot of organizations are.  Studies show that, in our experiences, what gets prominence in our memories is the high emotional point and/or the low emotional point.  Think about it. When you follow a sport, you remember the good games …and… the bad games.  If you … Continue reading Ordinary sucks. Go for extraordinary.

Matthew Tenney is a speaker, writer, and teacher who works with organizations to develop more effective leaders who serve. He has an interesting background that includes military service, a prison sentence for his involvement in a fraud scheme, and time in a monastery. Through all of this, Tenney’s life has evolved from value extraction to … Continue reading Book review: Inspire Greatness by Matt Tenney

Corporate Social Responsibility. It’s a buzzword these days.  But what is it? It’s the degree of responsibility a corporation has for how its actions benefit society, the environment, and its community.  In action, it usually amounts to what companies do for charity and good causes that, for example, cure diseases, clean up our air and … Continue reading There is no corporate social responsibility. You’re right…but also wrong.

WARNING: Rant ahead. Our education system has failed us. It’s not set up for learning, it’s set up as a means to get compliance. Put children in their seats in nice straight lines like a factory. Ensure everyone follows the rules and is prepared for workplaces that operate the same way. Memorize dates, places, and … Continue reading Want better employees? We need better learning.

Being an artist at work is harder for some (actually most) than others.  “I don’t know what to do. I don’t have any ideas. I’ve been phoning it in and staying in line for so long, I just don’t know how to go for extraordinary.” My tip: Observe. Go to a restaurant or a basketball … Continue reading Observation. The idea machine.