Business schools don't prepared people to be laid off or downsized out nor do they teach leaders how to lay off people. We often refer to people and Read More
Relationships Are Important
"Leadership is not a position. It is not a title. Leadership is a relationship." Last week I posted my monthly podcast on Becoming a Sage. Read More
How To Measure Culture Change
Several of my recent blog posts have been about culture and several readers asked about measuring culture change. This is my response to that Read More
Becoming a Sage Episode 6
Welcome to the Becoming a Sage podcast, hosted by Dr. Jann. Episode 6 features Dr. Jann's conversation with Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer, M.S.W., Read More
5 Tips on Creating a Healthy Corporate Culture
Creating a healthy corporate culture is one of the most important roles for leaders. Culture is the "invisible tapestry" that weaves people together Read More
Culture Starts at the Top
While a leadership development and change management consultant, I am a "culture person." I believe that nothing much else matters Read More
Living and Dying as a Sage
Iowa lost one of our pillars recently with the death of Joy Corning, former Lt. Governor of Iowa. Since Joy knew she had a terminal illness, she Read More
How To Lead Like A Sage (at a younger age)
People who regularly read my blog know that I am passionate about sage-ing or positive aging. After writing my book Leading with Wisdom: Sage Advice Read More
Courage is a Skill to Practice NOW
Now is the time to practice courage. In these uncertain times, courage is an important leadership skill to practice. And just as any other skill, Read More