by Jonathan | Jul 24, 2019 | Leadership
The more I think about it, the more sense it makes. Big structural problems at work cannot be solved with bolt-on solutions. What does that mean? Let’s look at the problem of finding and retaining superstar talent. Right now we have a big structural problem in...
by Jonathan | Jul 22, 2019 | Leadership
Last night the cashier at Dairy Queen left us standing at the counter for several minutes, took our order wrong (it was only Blizzards!), and needed help counting up 99 cents in change (literally, from a coworker). Today, at a Starbucks I have never been to, the team...
by Jonathan | Jul 3, 2019 | Leadership, Uncategorized
There are people all over the place who would be a great fit on your team and in your company. Once they know how great your company is, and how great your team is, they will eagerly accept. Once they get a chance to meet you and get to know you, these superstars will...
by Jonathan | Jul 2, 2019 | Leadership
One point from the book stood out more than the others. I gave a mental high five to the author. This idea was good. It wasn’t good because it was new, novel, or counterintuitive, but because the seedling idea landed in fertile mental soil. Ready for it? Limit...
by Jonathan | Jul 1, 2019 | Leadership
It’s not that he wasn’t listening. He was still in the room and his head was still pointed in my general direction. The problem was that he left the conversation. I am certain this has happened to you. You are talking with someone and you can feel their...
