Leading Organizations That Matter

Making an interim or transitional leadership hire. Is there a difference? And does that matter?

In my book Saving Organizations That Matter, I use a waterfall metaphor to describe the challenges some organizations face as they feel the pull of the current toward danger. I read a brief excerpt this week to describe this imagery and its relevance to leaders of mission driven organizations.

Classic scenario: you're at the fork in the road and up one side, it looks smooth and inviting. Up the other, challenging. But, wouldn't you know it, the more difficult side may well be the one for you.

This week, I talk about making the harder... but better choice.

All is well.

The sky is falling.

Let's face it, we all have our tendencies and personality leanings when it comes to change and urgency. In this podcast, I offer a few thoughts on this topic and the leadership implications for organizations. 

Introducing Leading Organizations That Matter, a weekly podcast dedicated to everyone who works for, leads, and cares about "organizations that matter". These include mission driven health care, social service, and community-based organizations dedicated to improving the lives of those who are vulnerable and face great challenge. Leading these types of organizations poses unique challenges and Leading Organizations That Matter seeks to explore related topics, including organizational culture, meaning and purpose in work, diversifying the c-suite, and leading turnarounds and transformations. Episodes will be brief and to the point, though occasionally will include interviews with industry experts. I hope you'll consider listening in. For more information, see RedSailAdvisors.com.