On-topic or off-topic?

On-topic or off-topic?

They have something to say so they say it, whether it takes the theme forward or not. Sometimes what they say is a distraction sapping energy from the main flow of the dialogue. Eventually progress slows as momentum is lost and participants get tired. A key role of...
Too comfortable?

Too comfortable?

To what extent should leaders expect to feel uncomfortable—a little of the time, a lot of the time, or somewhere in the middle? Sometimes people in leadership positions comment that such and such made them uncomfortable. Something they experienced didn’t fit...
A simple story of ego

A simple story of ego

The lady behind the reception desk said “I’m sorry, but the pool closes at six o’clock on a Monday” She must have made a mistake… “Are you sure? The website says it’s open.” She confirms the pool is definitely closed. I’m for blaming something, so I say…...