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Burnout doesn’t happen overnight—it is a slow creep that eats away at you. To combat it, we need sustainable defenses, not “quick fixes.” This week, I want to share four […]

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No doubt you’ve heard this Peter Drucker quote, but have you asked yourself, what does it mean for you and your organization? How do you define culture and align it […]

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This time of year always stirs deep feelings of great pride and respect and also of loss and sadness. As we recognize Memorial Day, we honor those who gave the […]

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This month, we celebrate Mothers: Our own, our wives, the ones we work with, and the ones who manage the family. Perhaps you are a Mother yourself. You may be […]

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The sky is NOT falling. Yet chances are, you may have a Chicken Little on your team who thinks it is. This is the person who catastrophizes, for whom everything […]

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The last two years have taught us that organizational survival relies upon our ability to respond quickly to new challenges and opportunities that emerge. So imagine… you’re in a meeting […]

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As we continue to experience the effects of the Great Resignation, it’s more important than ever to celebrate workplace victories. Recognition for individuals and teams helps to retain top talent, […]

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As an avid backpacker and Scout leader, I have led many groups through the backcountry. Those experiences are rich with lessons that I learn and apply in my work to […]

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As we wrap up the first month of 2022, reflect on the changes you’ve made so far personally and professionally. While you may have resolved to take on some big […]

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As we embark upon what I believe will be one of the most pivotal years in our modern history, we are faced with new challenges to navigate. We realize that […]

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As we reflect on 2021 and look forward to 2022, I hope you and your family are safe and well. As part of my reflection, I focus on what I […]

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Welcome back from your Thanksgiving holiday! I hope you enjoyed the time with your family and friends, and that you took a few minutes to express gratitude to your team […]

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The simple act of expressing gratitude can have a big impact on your well-being. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. As Louisiana natives, our family has a tradition to kick off […]

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There’s a reason why so many of us love the fall. But it’s not just the turning of the leaves, the crisp air, and that nip in the morning. For […]

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Grüetzi! This week’s newsletter is coming to you from Europe. Currently, I’m in Switzerland with a client. Last week I co-facilitated with Persimmon’s President Sara Gallagher in Germany, on how to […]

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Everyone knows a Chicken Little. (“The sky is falling!”) The person who catastrophizes, for whom everything is urgent and requires immediate attention. The reality is… when everything is urgent, nothing […]

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Has 2021 gone the way you expected? Did you achieve everything you wanted for yourself, at home and at work? As we head into the final quarter of the year, […]

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Opening day of the NFL season is one of my favorite days of the year. As a lifelong New Orleans Saints fan, I have been through the years of tremendous […]

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Are you overwhelmed by your inbox? The average person receives more than 100 emails each day. But we’re not burdened just by the quantity of messages; the lack of clarity […]

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What is 2022 going to look like for your organization? Does that seem like an impossible question? After all, no one could have predicted the disruption that we’ve continued to […]

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A recent study revealed that 51% of professionals say spending too much time in meetings and on calls is distracting them from making an impact at work. Are you among […]

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The “Great Resignation” is upon us with millions leaving their jobs in search of more money, flexibility, and happiness. It’s likely your organization is experiencing a change in the workforce. […]

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“That is not the person I thought I was hiring.” Sound familiar? Nobody likes “surprises” when it comes to hiring. The investment of time, money and energy that goes into […]

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If you’re one of the many leaders in the process of replacing staff in a highly competitive environment, you know it’s more important than ever to bring in employees who […]

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You’re in a meeting or on a Zoom. You raise an issue regarding another department. How many levels must that issue go up and then down before a solution is […]

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Sharper tempers, emotional and mental fatigue, dramatic lifestyle changes… Don’t let this be your post-pandemic normal at work! Avoid burnout, or you will flameout. The pandemic changed how we work. […]

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Sometimes the shortest path between two points isn’t a direct line. When we embark on projects, we often assume we will start at point A and proceed directly to Z. […]

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Ask yourself: How well do you recognize and celebrate workplace victories? As a military buff, I am always looking for ways to incorporate successful processes and efficiencies from the Armed […]

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We all know what happens when we make assumptions. It’s not good in our personal lives, and it’s definitely not good for business. The “ossification of assumptions” — the hardening of […]

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After nearly 15 months of working virtually, our team at The Persimmon Group will soon begin the transition back to the office.  Like many of you, we had to adapt, […]

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How do you manage the overwhelm of disruption? Whether it’s at work or in our personal lives, most have struggled to manage the added pressure brought on by the Pandemic. […]

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It’s National Volunteer Week, and while the Pandemic may have brought unique challenges to community service and how we can help one another, Americans have shown there’s never been a […]

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One of the most prominent symbols of spring has arrived: Baseball. This year in particular, as fans are welcomed back to the park, I find myself looking forward to this […]

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Having weathered 2020, you may wonder what is on the horizon for the rest of 2021. While many economic talking heads and soothsayers predict a slow recovery, we have hope, […]

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What does employee productivity look like in 2021? Even as someone who studies disruption, I never could have anticipated the tremendous chaos that descended upon the world in 2020. When […]

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Take a look at your leadership team. Do you notice a leadership gap in any of these areas:  deficiency of needed leadership skill sets, shortage of leadership candidates, lack of […]

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Recently my team and I met to discuss our plans for 2021. The approach we’ve used the last several years has proven to be successful, in both keeping us on […]

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As the New Year rings in, it often brings with it high hopes: a promise of a fresh start. On January 1st, we are each given 365 days to accomplish […]

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With all that 2020 has brought upon us, it’s not surprising that most people are feeling overwhelmed. A recent Limeade Institute survey shows a current reported burnout rate of 72% […]

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The chaos brought upon us in 2020 put a spotlight on our leaders, as we watch real-time as they cope with the effects of COVID-19 and an economic downturn.  We […]

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How do you develop a culture of innovation and purpose that leads to amazing breakthroughs at work? It starts with a solid foundation of trust and shared purpose. Consider the […]

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Football has returned, and regardless of whether you’re a sports fan, there seems to be a universal feeling of excitement at this time of year. Perhaps even more so now, […]

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“How do I lead my team with confidence when everything is constantly changing?” Leaders today face greater uncertainty and disruption than ever before. To adapt to this rapidly changing pace, […]

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As we work through what has undoubtedly been one of the most disruptive times in recent history, it’s easy to feel a loss of control. We’ve seen all the memes […]

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In my first two articles of this three-part series, I introduced you to a practice called Thought Streams, which are designed to help you lead, especially in uncertain times. The […]

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In my first article of this three-part series, I introduced you to a practice called Thought Streams, which are designed to help you lead, especially in uncertain times. The first […]

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As a consultant and executive coach for leaders, my passion is helping individuals and organizations thrive through the chaos. From workforce trends to changing technology to generational shifts, the Age […]

Project Management

From providing clean drinking water around the world to curbing climate change, there are hundreds of bold projects in development that seek to address some of the most daunting challenges […]

Project Management

Can bold projects cure what ails our world? At the beginning of this year, the editors of MIT Technology Review published a list of 10 Big Global Challenges Technology Could […]

Project Management

The past decade has seen no shortage of global challenges. What will we face in the next decade, and how will we rise to the challenge of meeting them? From […]