The things I Love . . .

Organizations . . .

My love for organizations began around 1994, when I was given a book called “Process Consultation,” by Edgar M. Schein. It was an introduction that would be the impetus for leadership, culture, and the psychology of behavior . . . and everything in between.

I had never thought of an organization as being the place where everything happens. There are few things we can think of that do not include some type of organization. As I began to learn, the dynamics that are happening behind, in front of, and within the scenes of organizational life, I found to be absolutely amazing.

Leaders with their styles, and how those styles impact the culture of the organization, which is, of course, a whole new chapter that determines life in our organizations, for the good or the bad. The team dynamics that make or break performance; and their strategic alignment which becomes crucial to the bottom line, and the ability of the entire operation to achieve its vision.

Learning could be my next natural love. I love to learn, and to share what I learn in a way that makes a difference.

Below is a whitepaper I wrote for a large retail organization.

Learning . . .

Knowledge workers like myself, love to learn. My love for learning came from working in a residential facility where I had started as a very poorly-paid hourly staff worker, but eventually worked my way up to supervisor.

It was an amazing opportunity where I had the opportunity to put into practice some of the leadership principles I had learned over the years from leaders like Drs. John C. Maxwell, Myles Munroe, and Mike Murdock. Using proven leadership and team-building strategies, I was able to see remarkable changes on my unit. But I also saw my own limitations, recognizing that if I wanted to have maximum influence, I would need much more formal education. That being said, it was shortly after leaving this job that I returned to school. As they say, the rest is history.