Have you ever noticed how creativity and individualism actually flourishes within order and structure? Think about the artist’s canvas. We typically see the exquisitely creative final product but many artists will tell you that the first step in becoming creative is to bring order or structure to the canvas. So, many artists first overlay a…
What leadership and development have in common
Today it is clear that organizational success hinges in large measure on leadership quality. For instance, we know from our friends in the for-profit sector that employee morale, successful work teams, and peak workplace performance are all connected to effective leadership. And, of course the overarching theme of Jim Collins’ “Good to Great” work was…