The American educator John Dewey (1938) stated, “We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience.” That fact remains unchanged (for at least the last 79 years) because it describes the need to reflect on how leaders develop. For instance, a...
What are best practices in leadership consulting?
Organizational Consulting and Leadership Coaching We understand the challenges that executive leaders face. We are experts in individual and organizational behavioral change. Since 1997, we have consulted with hundreds of leaders using the 3A process of (1)...
How can I improve health care leadership?
Leaders practice leadership, just as physicians practice medicine. Here are some details. Health Care Consulting and Leadership Coaching We understand the challenges that executive leaders and physicians face. We are experts in individual and organizational...
Yikes. How do I lead a virtual team?
Introduction The topic of leadership in virtual teams is increasingly popular, so this conversation requires a few definitions. Leadership can be defined as the act of influencing others through socially acceptable behaviors that encourage desired behavior...
Lessons from the Presidential election last night…
Today, the morning after, I have had three sessions with leaders who represent the division and polarity of our country. One is an EVP in technology, born in India, whose 14-year old son is afraid to go to school today because he is Muslim. One is a female senior...
What recruiters know, that applicants do not know…
Your resume, however brilliant, only deserves 6 seconds. At most. The infra-red images mirror the amount of time a recruiter scans your resume. See this image from my friends at CEB. And 65% of applicants do not meet the basic requirements for jobs they apply for....
The Need for Physician Burnout and Resilience Assessment
There is a myth that physicians who endured medical residency can endure anything. There is a similar myth that healthcare administrators can overlook anything. Consider these facts: Burnout is higher among physicians than for any other professionals. Burnout is...
Our First Summit was a Success! Are you ready for the next?
The first Action Learning Summit was held on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Marriott in Nashville, TN. and was a huge success! If you missed this one, don't worry, our second Summit is coming up! What is the Action Learning Summit? Imagine 11 strategic business leaders...
How does corporate coaching work?
The short answer is, "Corporate coaching works inconsistently." Corporate coaching is commonly an internal form of talent development. Think of three pillars in talent development: (1) acquiring people, (2) developing people and (3) retaining desired...
Skiing above treeline and strategic leadership lessons
When 5” of powder blessed Breckenridge, CO, yesterday, I took this stunning video and wrote these thoughts. Here are three short perspectives on skiing above treeline, and strategic leadership. Flow is designed. Flow can be defined as that timeless psychological...
Primal Quest 2006, Utah, Team Action-Learning.com, podium finish
For 10+ years I led wilderness expeditions and teaching groups and providing individual leadership coaching for Outward Bound Schools in 3 countries. Each expedition was a microcosm of values and behavior. The photo above represents an extension of those skills. In...
Wondering If You Are a Good Fit For Your Organization?
Recently 4 people have asked me that question. There may be something in the air, like ignorance or fear. Here is a quick model for you to determine if you are a good fit for your organization. The Competing Values Framework (CVF) Models provide cognitive...