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Organizations need to evolve to survive. This was the case for ABB Ltd. (ABB), a Swedish-Swiss multinational corporation headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Their first…
Technology Structures and Social Boundaries Applied to the Natural, Rational, and Open Perspectives From an organizational theory perspective, technology refers to the nature of…
If the average leader were to draw a picture of an organizational model, they would likely draw some version of the classic pyramid model…
Abstract This paper describes best practices in organizational change, including change models supported by academic and popular literature. We review the history of organizational…
On the 12th episode of the Deep Leadership podcast released last March 2020, we had the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie Treece, a trailblazer…
In 1964, singer-songwriter Bob Dylan famously wrote, “the times they are a-changin’.” And the pace of that change has continued to accelerate since that…
One of the key pieces of advice I give to professionals is to “go where you are celebrated, not just tolerated.” This advice came…
Leadership is a People Business. That’s the philosophy of the Deep Leadership Podcast, where I bring you real-world, actionable advice from me and my…
After serving seven patrols as a young Naval Officer on the nuclear submarine, USS Tennessee, I can tell you that being deployed over Christmas…
Note: This paper was written as part of my requirements for a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership at Liberty University. I’m sharing this here for…
We all know that customer service is important. In fact, it’s one of the most important aspects of any business. But when you’re looking…
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’ve led people in the military and business for over 33 years. I’ve written…
In my work life, I’ve received many compliments. I have a hard time accepting the one that says I’m smart. People look at my credentials (like…
I once worked for a boss I labeled “TQ” – for Twenty Questions – because he was constantly asking me questions about my work.…
For the past three decades, I have been practicing leadership. I have read countless books and articles during that time, but I was primarily…
My first job out of college was my dream job. I served as a Naval Officer on a nuclear submarine, the USS Tennessee. In five years,…
Why do so many employees lack initiative and show little interest in their employer? When employees first start working at a job, they are…
Who is Pete Havel? Pete is a former political operative who has become an authority on workplace cultures and office politics. He is a…
Bob wasn’t happy. The product we designed specifically for him didn’t fit. After months of work creating a special component, we failed. The unit…
Several years back, I had a comment on one of my articles that I will never forget. The reader said,“Being an employee of several…
One leader can make a difference in any situation and any organization. You might have seen the news this week that Ernest Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, was…
Great Leaders Run Towards the Fire This past week, the events in Eastern Europe reminded the world of what courageous leadership looks like. The…
Create a positive work environment where people genuinely want to do their best every day. Former NFL Coach Jimmy Johnson probably said it best,…
I get this question a lot, “What leadership advice would you give to new managers?” Honestly, being a new manager is exciting. Whether you’re…