Harvard Reminds Us to Lead From Where We Are

I’m thrilled to be back at Harvard this week, where I’m in the fifth year facilitating my Building Organizational Cultures course. This time around, I’m joined by 40 cohort members, from fourteen different states, nine unique countries, numerous industries and leadership roles. How cool is that? 

So, how can they all share the same culture journey, benefit together, yet still take individual lessons and strategies to utilize in each of their unique roles?

That’s one of my favorite challenges, and it becomes a revelation for many cohort members when they can put the puzzle pieces together to design a bespoke plan of action for themselves. 

Some of the common culture scenarios facing this cohort include: How to get senior leaders committed, determining where to focus, how to start and build momentum, considering how culture creates value, reduces risk and facilitates adaptation. Plus, much more. 

Before each course offering, I share a read/watch list for students. One video that has particularly resonated with this session is from Simon Sinek, “How to Lead Even When You Are Not In a Leadership Role.” You can view it here: 

It’s a good reminder that while we are all at different places in our culture journey, we all have the ability to lead from where we are. We’re in control of our environments, no matter how much the scope may vary. When we find ourselves struggling with culture development, or distracted by imbalance in an off kilter world, the best leaders remember to filter out uncontrollable noise, and concentrate on what's in their control. 

When things are shaky, look to the people that lead from where they are. 

Think Big, Start Small, Act Now, 

- Lorne 

One Millennial View: Even circa 1759, Voltaire philosophied about the power of “cultivating your own garden.” While some issues may appear as uncontrollable as an unruly jungle, great (not perfect) leaders seem to know how to grow and landscape the areas they live and work in.

- Garrett 














































































































































































































































































































































































































 

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