Dec 16, 2022Member-onlyHow an Organization is Like an OrchestraYesterday I met with a group of musicians to “jam,” or improvise together. We had a guitarist, a Middle Eastern drummer, a jazz trumpet player, and two vocalists(one of them myself). We had all never played together before. We were all talented in our own instruments, but learning how to…4 min read4 min read
Mar 8, 2022Member-only“Cobra Kai” is All About Diversity and InclusionThere is so much depth in this series. I’m usually the last person to spend my time watching TV — but this was a series I got completely hooked on, all thanks to my nephew! Political Themes / Lessons to be Learned The idea of who is “good” and who…Diversity And Inclusion3 min readDiversity And Inclusion3 min read
Published in The Startup·Jan 12, 2021Member-only14 Questions for Startups to Ask to Develop a Winning People StrategyA thriving organization depends so much on its people — and yet developing a strong talent and HR strategy is often an afterthought for early stage businesses. The issue of finding and developing the right talent is often looked at too simplistically: “We just need to hire people with x…People Strategy4 min readPeople Strategy4 min read
Jun 18, 2020Member-onlyWhy Workplaces and Individuals Need Storytelling Training — CultureStrategyWhen was the last time you were taught something to — or worse — preached something to? How did it feel? Here is a story about something that happened a few years back at one of my clients. “The New Rules” A couple years back, I was leading change management for a Higher…Storytelling3 min readStorytelling3 min read
Jun 13, 2020Member-onlyCOVID19, Black Lives Matter, and the Future of WorkThere can be no doubt about one thing: we are on the brink of transformation, as a society. After the horrifying events in the last few months, there is no “going back” to the way things used to be. What does this all mean for our organizations? I believe it…Future Of Work3 min readFuture Of Work3 min read
May 7, 2020Member-onlyManager Coaching Styles: Fixing Vs. Collaborating — CultureStrategyThere are many different styles and approaches for managers to coach their reports. There is no magic one-size-fits-all formula, because each manager is different and holds a different dynamic with their team. …Manager Development4 min readManager Development4 min read
Published in The Startup·Oct 14, 2019Member-onlyWhat Is Company Culture? It’s Much More Than What You ThinkA Formative Experience One of my clients several years back while at Accenture was a media company that had just seen the incoming of a new CIO. Now, this new leader was a true visionary: he saw the potential of the IT function to revolutionize the way it worked and…Leadership3 min readLeadership3 min read
Published in The Startup·Oct 1, 2019Member-onlyTechnology and Culture Change: Two Sides of the Same CoinIf there is one point I try to make to my clients, it is that technology and culture change are two sides of the same coin. Of course, leaders may know this intellectually. And yet, instinctively, when they hear terms like “culture” and “change management,” they may tend to brush…Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read
Mar 15, 2019Member-only“Include and Conquer”Prior to my current career in organizational consulting, I was a Neuroscience Researcher in an MD/PhD program. After that, I was a musician part-time in India. After that, I was a Market Research Lead with Abt Associates. After that, I did my MBA in France at a top international business…Business3 min readBusiness3 min read
Mar 6, 2019Member-onlyNewsflash: Toxic Behavior Doesn’t Get ResultsI know that the term ‘toxic masculinity’ is misleading and controversial. …Customer Success5 min readCustomer Success5 min read
