People-Service-Profit
Federal Express, from its inception, has put its people first both because it is right to do so and because …
Tag Archives: Organization Development
Practice
Amateurs practice until they get it right; professionals practice until they can’t get it wrong. [Originating source unknown] LOVE this! …
Not Pretty
Pablo Picasso was painting Gertrude Stein’s portrait. Gertrude said, “I don’t look like that.” Picasso replied, “You will.” – Cited …
Don’t Worry. Be Happy.
Do your best. Then, don’t worry; be happy in my love. – Meher Baba, Indian mystic and sage From Indian …
Big Buts
The people follow the example of those above them. – Chinese Proverb We do, don’t we? I mean, sure; there …
Making Breakfast
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” – Peter Drucker. The strategy was elegant. Complex. Exciting. And it was articulated repeatedly, with …
Gremlins of Culture
To be a challenger once, it is enough to challenge the orthodoxies of the incumbents; to be a challenger twice, …
Pieces/Parts
Wherever you are at when reading this, your car is likely in the vicinity. I’m obviously playing the odds; most …
Don’t Climb That Pole!
Four monkeys were put into a room. In the center of the room was a tall pole with a bunch …
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