Articles
SHED OR YOU’RE DEAD®: Seven unconventional Strategies to Keep Your Organization Alive!
By Kathy B. Dempsey, CSP
Quit! Yes, I said quit! When was the last time your organization sat down and focused on answering one question: What do we need to stop doing? If you haven’t read Seth Godin’s new book, The Dip, do so! The most successful companies know when to SHED and when NOT to SHED. Begin by asking, “What’s outgrown or overgrown in your organization? Work roles? Clients? Products? Budgets?” Read more
Is Your Organization Shedding for Success?
By Kathy B. Dempsey, CSP
What is shedding? Lizards grow by shedding their skin. If they don’t shed, they die! The same is true with organizations. If they don’t shed, they die! Shedding is a two part process. The first part is letting go of the old; all those things that are unhealthy or are no longer useful.
The second part of shedding is taking on the new; all the knowledge/skills or healthy habits that will nurture growth. What causes humans to SHED? Read more
Who Killed Communication? 10 Ways to Shed Miscommunication and Stay Alive Amidst Uncertain Times!
By Kathy B. Dempsey CSP
Everyday, communication is killed. And when this happens,
there is always a price to pay; lost revenue, decreased productivity, low moral or a fleeting of top talent. In these uncertain and turbulent times, no one can afford the cost of miscommunication. The crime is often committed innocently, but the costs can be deadly. Read more
How Can a Lizard Help You? An interview with Lenny the Lizard
By Kathy B. Dempsey, CSP (Translated from Turkish to English)
What can we learn from a lizard? Lizards remind us how important detachment is for survival. If a lizard didn’t detach its tail, it will most likely die. Sometimes it is necessary for humans to separate themselves from others or things that may ultimately destroy or inhibit their growth. As leaders, sometimes it is necessary to SHED things or even people in our organization that are inhibiting the health and
growth of our business. Read more