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As anyone who’s spent time in city government knows, expecting total consensus on every issue is a losing game. Cities aren’t monoliths,...

When I developed my organizational model based on a planetary gear, I wanted each part to have real meaning. People are at the center as...

In the machinery of a high-performing organization, leadership is the “ring gear”-the outer gear of a planetary system that holds...

The Legacy of the 101st Airborne Few military units are as storied or as revered as the 101st Airborne Division, and within it, the...

Ted Lasso, the protagonist of the Emmy-winning television series Ted Lasso, exemplifies leadership traits that resonate deeply with...

In the pursuit of success, whether in personal endeavors or professional achievements, we often find ourselves caught between two...

Parkinson's Law, first articulated by British historian Cyril Northcote Parkinson in 1955, is a principle that reveals a profound truth...

The journey of leadership is often compared to climbing a ladder, where with each step up, the perspective changes, the responsibilities...

In the story of Old Yeller, Travis Coates, a young boy, is forced to make a heartbreaking decision when his beloved dog, Old Yeller, is...

As a leader, I've come to realize that the most challenging aspect of management isn't usually the "stuff" - the logistics, the planning,...

The power of an open-door policy in the workplace lies in its ability to foster trust, improve communication, and create a more...

In many workplaces, extrinsic incentives like commissions are commonly used to motivate employees. For instance, car salespeople are...

Autonomy in the workplace is a powerful tool that can drive significant benefits for both employees and organizations. When employees are...

Our organization's "Learning Leadership" program is revolutionizing the way we approach leadership development. By opening the much of...

The “Tetris effect” refers to a phenomenon where individuals who spend a lot of time playing Tetris (or similar games) begin to see the...

As I have talked to and worked with different cities, the absence of important data collection in many of these organizations is...

In any social or professional setting, the atmosphere can often feel as if it has a temperature of its own—one that is significantly...

In any organization, the role of departmental supervisor is crucial to ensuring that the team function smoothly and efficiently. One of...

In physics, a fulcrum serves as the pivotal point of a lever, allowing it to amplify force and achieve balance. A challenge in our...

The age-old expression “one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel” serves as a powerful metaphor not only in agriculture but also in...