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Video: McChrystal says “Listen, learn…then lead.”

“I came to believe that a leader isn’t good because they’re right. They’re good because they’re willing to learn and to trust.” – General Stanley McChrystal, TED talk General Stanley McChrystal explains how a rapidly changing environment requires a different kind of leadership today than even one decade ago. If you feel overwhelmed or like […]

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Culture Leadership

Issachar Time Video: Are You Ready?

This week’s Issachar time produced the following video on Social Networking’s impact on organizations. Enjoy, and have a great weekend. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsLTqUjZm8Q A leader’s job is to think. What do you do with all the links, attachments, articles and book recommendations you receive from colleagues on a weekly, if not daily, basis? Stopping to read them […]

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Culture Productivity

Sabbath Manifesto

One year ago this week I began my month-long sabbatical, summarized in this post. It was awesome. I still feel restored, energized, and eager to dig into life, relationships and work (most days). Success was gained in large part due to my learning how to take smaller, one-day Sabbaths on a weekly basis. One must […]