As I reflect on the current desperate need for courageous leadership in both the public and private sectors, paradox balancing must lead the way.

Personal LeadershipGarrett RubisJune 16, 2020Culture, Focus, Goals, Leadership, Learning, Lessons, Success, leadership, culture, purpose, WFA, work from anywhere, values, waiting, exit, hugs, paradox, tightropeComment

Morley, You Can’t Hug Me Right Now

Harriet was so excited because she returns to school on June 9. When I asked her about Morley, her response was: ''I have to tell Morley that he can’t hug me right now because of the virus.”

Personal LeadershipGarrett RubisJune 9, 2020Culture, Focus, Goals, Leadership, Learning, Lessons, Success, leadership, culture, purpose, WFA, work from anywhere, values, waiting, exit, kids, hugs, toddlers, cute, storyComment

Belonging at the Time of Leaving

So what if we changed our approach to these exits so that they become way more dignified than they often are now? (This excludes people who have been egregious in harming others).

Personal LeadershipGarrett RubisJune 2, 2020Culture, Focus, Goals, Leadership, Learning, Lessons, Success, leadership, culture, purpose, WFA, work from anywhere, values, waiting, Transformation, exit, leaving, fired Comment

1,000+ Brilliant People Leading the Transformation

This is real commitment by the leadership and 1,000 people are NOT waiting for the mysterious “THEY” to lead the transformation. It is NOT an event, compliance training or a marketing campaign.

Personal LeadershipGarrett RubisMay 26, 2020Culture, Focus, Goals, Leadership, Learning, Lessons, Success, leadership, culture, purpose, WFA, work from anywhere, values, waiting, Transformation, NorQuestComment

Finding an Unexpected Gift and B Sides in This

I hope all of you have come to appreciate some of the side benefits of sheltering in; home dinners, family puzzles or board games, learning how to Zoom, walks together, binging Netflix, petty arguments and maybe even louder ones, making up, asking for forgiveness, forgiving, more hugs, and just time together with all of its bumpy humanness.

Personal LeadershipGarrett RubisMay 19, 2020Culture, Focus, Goals, Leadership, Learning, Lessons, Success, leadership, culture, purpose, WFA, work from anywhere, values, waiting, gift, silver lining Comment

'Waiting to See' Can Get You Fired

People who take a “wait and see” attitude are a drag on the organization's ability to refresh or reinvent itself. Frankly, I think “wait and see’ers” should leave if all they have to offer is passive judgment.

Personal LeadershipGarrett RubisMay 12, 2020Culture, Focus, Goals, Leadership, Learning, Lessons, Success, leadership, culture, purpose, WFA, work from anywhere, values, wait and see, waiting, red tapeComment