October 16, 2008

 

Greetings!

 

 

I imagine that many of you are pretty preoccupied by the financial mess. I know that I am. I find that I have this morbid fascination with the ever-fluctuating Dow Jones average throughout the day. And I amazed at what it is doing to my mood and my productivity. (Answer: down, up, down, and really motivated)

It seems that during this crisis it is tempting for leaders to put on blinders and just focus on the financials. On one hand, that makes sense. On the other hand, there is more to running a business than just attention to the numbers. Although we know that people matter, it is easy to lose sight of the very people we need in order for our organizations to stay afloat. This oversight could be a huge mistake.

So I wrote a short paper about that. It's titled Leading in Turbulent Times. Just click on the title to access it. (www.beyondresistance.com/LeadingToday.pdf)

And please feel free to send the link or the article itself to others.
 

Coaching and Resistance
 
Just one last reminder that I will be conducting a workshop with Jen Todd on Coaching and Resistance November 17 - 19 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Gestalt Institute of Cleveland is where I learned most of what I know about change management. So getting to teach there every couple of months is a treat and an honor. I hope you'll consider joining me in November.
 
Here's what the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland brochure says: "People enter coaching because they want something. Gestalt theory suggests that wants are accompanied by resistance. Coaches must know how to work with that dance between aspirations and fears. We will show you how our approach harnesses those forces in ways that energize and focus the client's work. And how this approach can help clients recognize more options for facing their challenges. This engaging and energy-infused session is ideal for OD professionals, OD consultants, coaches, change leaders, educators, and business consultants."
 
To sign up, click here
 
And, if you have questions, give me a call.