Check out the image above illustrating the Canadian government's analysis of top disruptors. Number one in the near term--an inability to distinguish truth from lies--is unsurprising when you consider all the misinformation and intentional misdirection floating around social media and politics. It's a very scary situation.Consider this quote from Edelman’s 2024...
We are Tied Together
I recently ran a workshop with new exercises, and they went extremely well. I’d like to share one with you! The client wanted to help a team achieve greater alignment in their work. This can be run with a group of up to 10 people. We sat around a boardroom...
How to Stop People From Using Water
“Calgary will run out of water if usage doesn’t drop.” A major water main break last week spilled thousands of liters and sparked a state of emergency. Everyone needed to cut usage if there was going to be enough for everyone. OK, we could do that for a few days. But it...
Fear: Change’s Constant Companion
Today I hiked a volcano! I love exploring new environments and am always excited to get started on a new adventure.At the same time, I’m afraid. I can see the destination, I want to get there, and I know I’m capable, but I also recognize the potential danger. On today’s...
Why you should(n’t) change fast
As I headed along one of Hawaii’s majestic ridge trails in Wa’ahila, I heard someone coming up behind me. Quickly. I was on a dirt trail with rugged roots crossing everywhere, mud, and rocky segments that required scrambling up or jumping down. He paused to give me time to move...
Mind the Wobble
My daughter’s boyfriend was at our place and I asked him to help me change my winter tires to summers. I‘ll be honest…asking for help meant I was hoping he would do most of the work. I do not like mechanical stuff. But I could help! I rolled away each tire...
Is Your Change a Game of Catch and Release?
I remember fishing with grandpa. I loved being out in the boat, but was not enamored with the whole worm on a hook thing. Ewww! If you’ve never heard the term before, “catch and release” comes from fishing. Many fisherpersons (??) just like to catch those zippy fish, take a quick...
Change Metaphor Mashup
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a river! It’s a metaphor for change!Images and stories are a powerful part of communicating the reality of change. Metaphors about what the future will look like and what will happen along the way reassure stakeholders that there is a plan, and they...
Leading Change Using a Career Development Model
I’ve delivered training on so many topics. When clients see that you consistently deliver quality, they ask you to do more stuff. Last week I gave a presentation on career development to an organization’s employees since I had helped develop the program. And, it got me thinking… What if managers helped...
Your mouth says CHANGE but your suit says CHILD (of the 90s)
I have a rule: If I haven’t worn something for two years, it’s time to let it go.I do not consider myself a fashion mogul. I could easily miss a change in style. Are my collar tips at the right angle? Should stripes be vertical or horizontal? Are shoulder pads...
