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Most leadership teams are not teams at all

Posted July 18, 2015 By Frank Strona

Found this this morning and felt it rang true on so many levels. After watching an 24 month change process here in San Francisco – and the many challenges in language, style, trust and understanding – the core foundation of the change team, I believe is what not only set this back, but delayed early […]

Lessons on looking back

Posted May 24, 2015 By Frank Strona

When is your moment today? The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere (TED Books) http://www.amazon.com/dp/1476784728/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_awdm_VcDyvb0K0S8Z3    

Before you can “walk in someone elses shoes”…

Posted May 21, 2015 By Frank Strona

Own how yours aren’t fitting. Then take one big, solid step out of your comfort zone.    

Luck is how you make the best of the choices you create

Posted April 30, 2015 By Frank Strona

Never underestimate the power of resilience. No matter how far down you feel beaten; it only takes a step to begin the journey again.    

Start with 12 to ignite you change. 

Posted April 27, 2015 By Frank Strona

While I don’t think these would  all make my top 12,  they do offer some great as food for thought.  12 Choices to Step Back From Burnout @edutopia   

Your life in media..

Posted April 22, 2015 By Frank Strona

Making the rounds this week;  The Evolution of Your Professional Self on Social Media Full story: http://m.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2015/04/evolution-your-professional-self-social-media/109987/?oref=eig_online_nl   

7 Habits vs Realities of Happy Employees

Posted April 8, 2015 By Frank Strona

Recently was shared this story; Happy employees share certain habits and behaviors, and these habits help them stay happy. Here are some of the most important ones. Of which I am about 80% on board with. What I felt was missing was the “under-actions” that often accompany this type of commentary for the real time person; […]

The 3M+DI’s of Social Media

Posted April 1, 2015 By Frank Strona

Nice simple article that really looks said some of the better reminders for social marketing.  The 4 M’s of Social Media  I’m not a big advocate for number four; Monetize.  I do understand the value of developing social marketing techniques that bring in income-  if that’s what you’re aim is. So this might be 3M’s […]

Public Narratives

Posted March 18, 2015 By Frank Strona

A great way to think about the role your visual collateral has for telling and sharing the narratives you or your partners hold  Public Narrative: How To Share Your Story To Inspire Others To Act – Josh Daneshforooz http://ow.ly/KnXjO 

Monday morning reflections

Posted March 16, 2015 By Frank Strona

Caught my eye while reading Joseph Conrad’s Heart Of Darkness this am. The quote offered a powerful message often lost in many a corporate and transitional change leadership process on workforce motivation. While some may debate the value of having a “passion” in a personal career path – I don’t believe the importance of self-gratification […]