I came across a great article from Chief Learning Officer (CLO), titled “How Do You Get Leaders to Change?” In this article, the author outlines the usual steps that are prescribed for getting leaders to change, and proposes some additional steps/efforts to increase the likelihood of success in the change effort. We at Lumin are currently working...
Read MoreEvery organization is “in business” to achieve its goals. These goals differ depending on the private, public, or non-profit nature of the organization, and success in achieving the goals is influenced by both external and internal factors. The biggest factor over which the organization has control is the performance of its employees – and there are...
Read MoreIntentional literally means, “done deliberately”. In preparation for the last post of the month, I had the most time of all the Luminaries to consider what to write about. I was actually able to deliberate, to observe my behaviors and patterns, and to consider the contexts in which I am more or less effective being intentional. The common denominator of me being...
Read MoreAround this time, everyone is thinking about New Year’s resolutions, which is really a way of being intentional about how you are going to behave or what you want to accomplish as you enter the New Year. However, like many others, I find myself forgetting about these resolutions by mid-February, slipping back into a comfortable pattern as all of the energizing...
Read MoreBeing intentional is a skill, and, like any skill, if you want to develop it, you need to practice. It is so easy to fall into a routine, whether it’s productive or not. One needs to be intentional in reviewing: “Is this actually helpful and am I doing this for a reason that will help me meet my goals and/or my company’s goals?” If not, you need to step back and...
Read MoreIn “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice is lost and asks the Caterpillar for advice: Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here? The Caterpillar: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to. Alice: I don’t much care where. The Cat: Then it doesn’t much matter which way you go. Alice: …so long as I get somewhere. The Cat: Oh,...
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