The Case for Flat Organizations It’s hard to fathom just how dramatically the pace of change has increased in the last two decades. This infographic gives you an idea. While it took 50 years for airlines to reach 50 million users, Pokemon Go hit 50 million users in just 19 days. Keeping up with the…

As the year comes to a close, I take a bit of time to reflect on the year that was, and the year to come. It’s one of my favorite parts of the year, because it’s the time when we get to think long and hard about things (long dark…

Toni Morrison passed away this month. And the last few weeks have seen an outpouring of appreciation for her towering contribution to American literature and the wider impact she made as a novelist. I came across this quote of hers, from an interview she gave. Speaking about her craft, she…

Falling into the Trap of Expertise Last week I made a huge mistake. And in this case, huge is likely an understatement. Preparing to travel to Mumbai, I followed the wrong set of instructions on my visa form and found myself being turned away at the Indian border. So, I…

Last week I was coaching Mike, a Senior Vice President, and someone known throughout his company as a diversity champion. He’s managed and mentored many women and minorities, and played a central role in advancing their careers. In the middle of our conversation, he confided to me that since the…