Hilary and I became close friends and partners at Catalyst while working together on learning events for Apple University in the early 90s. We were experimenting with visioning and systems thinking maps, creating experiential learning simulations and understanding interpersonal dynamics through action science. Hilary left the firm to go to graduate school. Then, following . . . → Read More: Artistry Unleashed: An interview with Hilary Austen
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“…most organizations operate on the assumption that the fear of failure will cause people to succeed.” p64 –The Oz Principle: Getting Results through Individual and Organizational Accountability by Roger Connors, Tom Smith and Craig Hickman Success in business boils down to committing together to outcomes we own, being responsible for our part of the . . . → Read More: The Oz Principle: a review by Kristen Jacobsen My colleague Sean Gerrity and I met Jim Collins at his office in Boulder one afternoon. As we walked into his office, it was quite clear that Jim is focused on one thing at a time. He’s known as a rock climber, and we could see that he approaches work similarly, scaling a wall . . . → Read More: Jim Collins on How the Mighty Fall In Power and Love: A Theory of Practice of Social Change, Adam Kahane writes about business leaders needing to understanding the need for compassion and resolve. One without the other will cause you either not to act when necessary or to over react without taking in the consideration of others. By mixing the power and . . . → Read More: Appropriate Use of Power and Love If you believe that leadership involves inspiring others and motivating them to be their best and develop, learn, adapt and innovate, then activating the parts of their brain that will help requires arousing what we have called the Positive Emotional Attractor. To arouse the PEA, these studies are suggesting that we need to: (1) be social; and (2) engage the person in positive, hopeful contemplation of a desired future. . . . → Read More: Neuroscience and Leadership Catalyst Consulting Team is a Silicon Valley-based global firm that enables organizations to “break the mold” through innovative programs that challenge individuals and teams to learn new ways of working together. We offer strategic-alignment services that focus on vision and values, strategy and leadership. In a business world dominated by management fads and . . . → Read More: Welcome to Catalyst Consulting |
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