The New Normal – Part 2

Last month I shared the thoughts of colleagues and friends as we shared conversation on the state of work, strategy and the state of our field – organizational development.  A friend of mine posted his reaction, which was the company he was working for was...

Leadership Done Right!

Our firm recently asked leaders what the most effective & reliable tools within their leadership toolkit have been.  The results are in! The broad base of business leaders from the Capital Region provide their insight. So much comes across our desk every day –...

No Time Like the Present

No Time Like the Present     Over the past five years, Ian McFarlane has shared his insight through this publication, given the frame of executive coaching.  I hope that we will continue to gain shared insight through this column as we re-establish its focus on...

Reading Between the Lines

The very best performers not only understand their job responsibilities, but demonstrate the unique ability to read between the lines – whether in directions, relationships or the task at hand.  They not only get the point of their work, but the context of the...