Season 2

2-10. Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful …

Given a choice, where would you more likely take a job? When you answered, did the weather or climate play a role. If so, you’re probably not alone…

2-9. How to Stop Doing Something

Stopping something, like bad habits or change efforts is an important part of change, but is sorely overlooking in the popular change literature.

2-8. Profanity with a Purpose?

What purpose does cursing serve in the workplace? And to what extent should it be bothersome? This is a more difficult question than it sounds.

2-7. On Bridging Political Division

There is little question that political division is strong and inhibits dialogue. To what extent is this a problem and what should be done about it?

2-6. The Perils of Pursuing Efficiencies in Practice

A follow-up to a previous post on efficiency — looking at the practical challenges on how to make organizations more efficient in their performance

2-5. Leadership and Personal Risk

To what extent is having a publicly renowned leader — one whose name because a brand separate form the organization — a good thing, or is it too risky?

2-4. Too Many Meanings of ‘Narrative’

In the world of communication, narrative is everything, but there is no clear definition. I pursue one based on two case studies from my experience.

2-3. Viral Messages and Lessons of the Protestant Reformation

What can history teach us about the longer-term implications of social media and how it is changing our lives? With its forward momentum continue?

2-2. How to Write a Vision Statement

When it comes to vision statements, we know what wrong looks like, but it is incredibly difficult to actually write a good one. How can one do it?

2-1. The Face of the Franchise

To what extent is having a publicly renowned leader — one whose name because a brand separate form the organization — a good thing, or is it too risky?