Leaders
I work with individuals with high moral character. They most often embody admirable values of honesty and personal accountability.
But, an ethical person is not automatically a mensch leader.
As research has shown, we tend to engage in some mental gymnastics that may convince us of our pure motives and positive impact, even if we are actually just imposing our will on others. Cognitive habits, including rationalizing our behavior, dismissing uncomfortable feedback, and doubling down on our values when challenged, help us to preserve a positive self-image when our behavior falls short of our standards. However, these habits can distort our view of how authentic we actually are and how our behavior is received by others.
Teams
Using innovative values assessment tools, I work with senior leaders and their teams to uncover what are the desired attributes to create the kind of culture needed for the organization to thrive.
Organizations
Misalignment of values and behaviors is the most common cause of organizational dysfunction. Culture, leadership and strategy need to be interconnected and interdependent.
The internal values and beliefs of leadership and culture need to align with the organization’s external actions and words. This involves a fundamental shift in thinking, doing and being.