“Jeff, how do you find such beautiful pictures for your newsletter?” Setting up a quick Zoom session from Canada to New Zealand, within ten minutes my friend Diana was on her way to brighter images at zero cost (thank you unsplash!). We’ve all done it. Need help? Phone a friend....
If You Want to Build Resilience Stop Saying These Words
Hardly a speech goes by these days without using the word unprecedented. And I’m weary of the humorless phrase “May we live in interesting times.” And then there’s “In the time of Covid…” as if we existed in a fairy tale. These terms are understandable as we try to make...
It’s “Temporary” is the Enemy of Change
There are 2 racks of shoes, boxes of boots, and a rack of coats in my office. While our main level flooring is replaced, the contents of our closet are my closest companions at work. I hate it. So why can’t a master of navigating change deal with a temporary...
IMPACTED – A Weekly Newsletter on Change
Change is good! Thanks to everyone who provided such great feedback on the value of these updates. Let me know what you think of the new approach! I have planned additional surprises. Just wait until next week! And if you like it, please share it. New fans can SUBSCRIBE HERE...
I killed a plant today – Unintentional I swear!
After ten years of plants growing unchecked, beauty had morphed into chaos. Cute little gumdrop bushes had either died or grown into shaggy bullies to neighboring flowers. The elderberry had become a menace to anyone approaching our front door (Sorry, couriers!!). A small tree had made contact with our front...
How values can defeat change and what to do about it
This week I returned to the gym for a shocking dose of reality - not so much the social distancing protocols, but the realization that four months off does not do the body good. At the end of my workout time, I tidied by picking up all my personal items....
To inspire incredible change, establish the familiar
I miss travelling. Exploring a mountain in Japan; Discovering beauty in the back alleys of Honolulu; Hurtling through traffic on a moped in Vietnam. All fantastic experiences that made me uncomfortable (lost again!) and exhilarated all at once. Isn’t it strange that while millions crave the delight of discovery while...
How to leverage everyday stories to spark extraordinary change
From coffee-antique shops to do-it-yourself community libraries to contactless pizza, innovation is everywhere these days. Small and large business are finding new ways to serve their communities and employees as we wade through a sea of forced change. Individuals have been adapting in incredible ways - not just learning new...
The one thing we all want
There's a lot of shouting going on these days: People are marching for #blacklivesmatter Facebook employees are protesting Zuckerberg's handling of Trump's messages Everyday citizens are calling out the pain of layoffs, broken businesses, and evaporating bank accounts Even the call for silence to take a moment to reflect is...
Resistance: Tearing down a coalition of dissent
As you wrap up your presentation on the change plan, you smoothly swing into your call to action, outlining what will be required of the sponsors around the table. “…So, can I count on each of you for your support?” “Of course!” “No problem. Let us know what you need.”...
