by Jeff SkipperFeeling a little sluggish? You’re not alone. Amidst various claims that the productivity of remote workers is down, I think we can blame the mood of the nation over our collective work ethic. Lockdown sucks. As you know, I keep my eyes out for great content to share with you. And while I typically write […]
by Jeff SkipperEvery year we have a never-ending stream of software updates, system replacements, policy updates, process improvements, new products or services, regulatory changes…and more. 2021 will increase the pace, guaranteed. Every day our inboxes are force-fed a deluge of announcements, updates, and FYIs about what’s happening. The quality of most of that messaging is pretty bad. Do […]
by Jeff SkipperNestle has embarked on a very ambitious plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. It’s a massive goal for a company that will require the engagement of 500,000 farmers and 150,000 suppliers around the world. By 2050 the current executive team along with many employees and farmers will have retired. How do you get […]
by Jeff SkipperSomeone told me that they had been the proud owner of Pink Floyd’s The Wall on 8-track, vinyl, cassette, and compact disc. That was 20 years ago. I’m sure they’ve now owned it on digital, with extended versions, remixes, remasters, and demos from the archive. In recent years, it’s been common for new ventures to […]
by Jeff SkipperHuman contact was already pretty much taboo in the workplace, but with COVID it feels like hugs are a luxury out of reach for those of us working from our homes. But touch is still important. In fact, it’s been proven critical for the developing child and the mental health of adults. In one of […]
by Jeff SkipperOver a year ago I had an insight into what motivates people during change. WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) is the classic view: We move towards goals that offer something in our self-interest. This is dissatisfying because it is inherently selfish. I set out to find contradictions to the pursuit of self-interest and found […]
by Jeff SkipperIn your next meeting, try out this short exercise. “Go to a new page in your notebook. Thinking about your day from the moment you woke up, list at least ten ways you’ve adapted or navigated something new or unexpected. You have two minutes.“ Some will have no problem listing ten, but several people will […]
by Jeff SkipperMessages about change must be designed to draw people together, whether it’s to launch a new marketing strategy or build a mountain of jack-o’-lanterns. If we are not working together, we are not working at our best. Diversity work is all about navigating change. Setting race aside, the objective is to get everyone moving in […]
by Jeff SkipperIn 2013, the City of Keene, New Hampshire broke the record for most lit jack-o’-lanterns with 30,581 on display. It takes a lot of work and coordination to create a wall of fiery pumpkins. Can you imagine how the city felt at the achievement of a world record? I guarantee people talk about where they […]
by Jeff SkipperRead this excerpt from a recent McKinsey report: “Research shows that company profits and share performance can be close to 50 percent higher when women are well represented at the top. Beyond that, senior-level women have a vast and meaningful impact on a company’s culture. They are more likely than senior-level men to embrace employee-friendly […]
by Jeff SkipperWelcome to Skipco! Here’s your desk, laptop, and work assignments. My door is open and I’m happy to help you succeed. However, if you could please keep all discourse to work-related topics, we would appreciate it. We have a strict ‘no personal opinions’ policy here. We have found controversy to be unproductive. Feeling ‘on board’ […]
by Jeff SkipperHardly 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 sense of the chaos that […]
by Jeff SkipperChange 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 🙂 Leading from the Front […]
by Jeff SkipperAfter 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 window to provide creepy screeching […]
by Jeff SkipperThis 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. One of the items was […]
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