Because I Said So: Lessons in Parenting and Change Management http://www.bain.com/publications/articles/because-i-said-so.aspx
Towards the end of 2014, members of a virtual discussion group engaged in supporting organizations to get better took part in a spirited, thoughtful discussion about addressing poverty. A key component of this discussion was how best to encourage those in poverty to aspire towards something better.
“Kind of like New Year’s resolutions,” I thought, “as those that make them are aspiring towards something better.”
While I have never been a fan of New Year’s resolutions, I do recall how,…..
Two weeks ago, a social services agency asked me to prepare a fifteen-minute presentation on motivating staff as part of the interview process for a Training Specialist position. While reviewing the PowerPoint slides they had sent to assist in my preparation, an exchange with my stepson flashed through my mind.
“You can’t make me do anything,” he said, challenge rippling through his voice.
“You’re right; I can’t,” I said calmly.
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to talk about…..