Browsing category Organizational Effectiveness

A Leader’s Most Important Job


Wouldn’t it be great if you could have more meetings? If you’re like most leaders today, your response to that question probably lies somewhere between “No” and “Absolutely not!” But hear me out… Recently, a company hired me because their people haven’t been engaged and their strategic plans haven’t been gaining traction. Year after year,

How to Bring Faith into Work


Certain topics are considered off limits at work.  In most organizations discussions of faith and religion fall into that category.  One of the reasons is that many approach or experience these subjects as “causes” or “judgments” designed to make others uncomfortable and encourage them to change.  However, I believe it is possible – and beneficial

An Organization Beautifully Aligned


Most organizations lack organization.  They are filled with individuals pursuing personal adrenaline, comfort, safety and recognition.  Focus further breaks down through the competing priorities of departments, hierarchy and stakeholders.  Occasionally, however, we glimpse an organization beautifully aligned. It was Mother’s Day 1995 on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, MA.  We were the final boat out of

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MATT NORMAN

Matt Norman is president of Norman & Associates, which offers Dale Carnegie Training in the North Central US. Dale Carnegie Training is a global organization ...READ MORE