4 Terrible Things Every Great Leader Does
This post on how growth undermines service is the third in our series that looks at what interferes with our capacity to serve, even in the face of our best intentions. It speaks to the industry as a whole, though both internal and external consultants will recognize the tensions between…
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The Leadership Question
This post on how growth undermines service is the third in our series that looks at what interferes with our capacity to serve, even in the face of our best intentions. It speaks to the industry as a whole, though both internal and external consultants will recognize the tensions between…
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Training is Not the Answer
Industry developments and reform make changes in the workplace inevitable, and training is the tool most often used to implement that change. Many see training as a staple in the workplace that generates a common language among employees. The way that change is exhibited can contribute to the longevity and…
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The Truth About Change
When implementing organizational reform, it’s natural to assume that the reconstruction occurs from the top down. In “The Truth about Change,” Peter Block suggests that while this formula can be hindering, it does have a certain appeal.
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Fear in the Workplace
Fear is something not everyone grows accustomed to. As Peter Block puts it, “people want to live in a high trust environment.” So how does fear, which generally has a negative connotation, benefit an office setting? In his video, “Fear in the Workplace,” Peter discusses his thoughts on fear and…
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Aliveness
In this short clip, Peter Block discusses how to restore a sense of aliveness in the workplace. Block says that materials such as books and movies are brought into this world to help restore aliveness. The modern world and electronic information age revolve around speed and efficiency. The cost of…
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Gifts
What are you naturally good at? Not a strength, but an admirable quality or trait that you were born with. In Peter’s eyes, a gift is an unearned blessing and something that you do not have to work to improve. He suggests that individually, we must discover our gifts. In…
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Are You the Problem?
In this short clip, Peter Block shares some tips on how to recognize and deal with personal resistance. “If I’m a participant in the world I’m helping to create it,” says Block. What does this mean? Block explains that if there is a dilemma amongst group members, internal customers or…
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Your Boss’ Boss
Are you intimidated by your boss? Many of us are since we believe our future lies in their hands. It would be nice to break down the barriers that perpetuate this fear when getting an agreement about how we can work together. This is known as the contracting phase in…
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Cosmetic Reform: When the Disease Becomes the Cure
This post on how growth undermines service is the third in our series that looks at what interferes with our capacity to serve, even in the face of our best intentions. It speaks to the industry as a whole, though both internal and external consultants will recognize the tensions between…
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