Book Review: Bedtime Stories for Managers

Book Review: Bedtime Stories for Managers

Bedtime Stories for Managers by Henry Mintzberg, published by Berret-Koehler Publishers, Inc., 2019 When the opportunity was offered to review Bedtime Stories for Managers, I eagerly accepted. I liked the idea of short stories with corresponding teachings about...
Book Review: Say What You Mean

Book Review: Say What You Mean

Say What You Mean: A mindful approach to nonviolent communication (how to find your voice, speak your truth and listen deeply.) by Oren Jay Sofer, published by Shambhala Publications, Inc., 2018. I’ve always been fascinated by the art and science of...

Motherhood: The Ultimate Leadership Model?

Recently, I’ve been refreshing my memory on Kouzes and Posner’s The Leadership Challenge. It dawned on me today that the five practices of exemplary leadership (with all due apologies to the authors) could easily be renamed the five practices of exemplary...
Two Of The Most Important Questions I Ask

Two Of The Most Important Questions I Ask

When first meeting business contacts about operations effectiveness, process improvement or even a coaching opportunity, I am often asked what “program” I use. I used to struggle with that question. Will they think less of me if I don’t have some...