Bøger af Mike Morrison

Our lives - and our leadership journeys - tend to follow one of two paths: the "conventional" and the "unconventional." The conventional path is driven by our work cultures - cultures that tend to thrive on action, activity, and results. That's why it's called work. So, when we are at work, we need to be doing something (anything). We also know that our lives are accelerating in terms of increasing complexity, unmanageable aspects of time, escalating expectations, and declining resources. Welcome to the age of anxiety. In the process, we are losing our sense of community and our ability to be fully present for each other when we are needed most. As a result, our work cultures are losing their capacity to create enough gravitational pull to keep the organization "whole." It is no surprise that we are living at the outer edges. Without a connection to a unifying center, we play the smaller game, where vulnerability and anxiety rein. This is not working. The center is not holding. We need to rethink our way forward. That is the ultimate aim of this book -- to bring both hope and clarity in defining that pathway forward.

SWOT, PESTLE & PRIMO-F analysis are amongst the most commonly misused tools in business. This book sets out the myths and practical applications of these and other diagnostic approaches is a robust but practical way.

Anyone can undertake organizational development type activity, so why do the majority of OD implementation initiatives fail to deliver the expected results? How to identify organizational needs in a holistic way Developing strategic approaches to OD Looking beyond People aspects and encompassing Resources, Innovation, Marketing, Operations and Financial perspectives (PRIMO-F) Building sustainable OD interventions Using the right tool, in the right way, at the right time can save you time & money A practical guide to using proven, pragmatic tools used in organizations of all sizes. Often it's not just about using the right tool, but making the most of the tool available. It is the simple tools, properly applied, in a collaborative way that really make the difference. Too many OD programs fail to deliver the expected results, Why? - Because we focus on the end result exclusively, not the journey from where we are now to where we want to be. Diagnosing our CURRENT STATE is a phase many overlook, but this is the secret to effective OD programs. Using the right tools in the right context, can greatly increase the opportunities of change success - on budget... on time. The design of this book, enables you to dip in and out when you need it. Full of practical tools you can use straightaway (and downloadable too!) to find appropriate solutions, in a way that is clearly and simply described. This book is for managers, leaders, human resources, Organizational development professionals and students of business everywhere. "Take this book - use the tools and share your learning. ... don't leave this sitting a shelf collecting dust like your other purchases!"

Big Heart Feels is the third book in the Small Voice Series – joining Small Voice Says and Little Hands Help.  It is intended for our little ones (four to seven years old) as they enter their pre-school and kindergarten years – and continue on to grade school. It is during these years that our children start to cultivate and show genuine empathy for others.  Not only can they start to feel another’s pain, they can learn to respond to it.  Knowing how to handle these feelings and translate them into positive behaviors is one of the most positive and life-giving skills a child can learn.  It promotes both self-understanding and awareness of others in a world that could use a little more of both!  Big Heart Feels follows little Angela as she discovers her own big heart – and learns to empathize with her family and friends at school.  Angela’s mom provides a useful and timeless metaphor – putting yourself in someone else’s shoes.  Your child will be inspired by Angela’s new adventures – and parents and teachers will find their own hearts growing in new directions!

Illustrates how to go beyond the job title to lead through self-discovery. This book illustrates the six progressive steps on the 'me/we' path of personal leadership development. It covers topic from discovering the true self to creating meaningful change.

In 2017 we launched a new podcast series called "Behind the Membership". Its aim was to dig deep into the stories of real people running real, successful online membership businesses. Not to give them a platform to blow their own trumpet, but to get to the heart of what made them tick, how their journey had unfolded and what insights they'd picked up along the way. We had the privilege of uncovering some absolute gold in those conversations - an incredible wealth of insight and experience that was just too valuable to leave languishing in the archives of the podcast, so we've compiled the biggest takeaways into this book. These are real people, real memberships, real stories. Enjoy.

Little Hands Help is the second book in our Small Voice series. It is intended for our little ones as they enter their pre-school and kindergarten years and continue into their early grade school years.We soon learn that our young children want to imitate what we are doing. Initially they just want to be more included in family life - but soon that feeling of truly helping creates a new motivation. It can be as simple as letting them wash the carrots at the sink. But when those carrots show up at the dinner table, a powerful sense of accomplishment ensues. Over time, these little investments in our kids add up. Even the littlest ones can pitch in - deepening the family bond. But beware, sometimes our time-deficient lives can get in the way of letting our children fully participate alongside us. Here's the deal. Whether a child learns to be helpful as they grow older is mostly influenced by early family life. In other words, when helpfulness is valued and learned at an early age, it becomes part of the child's self-image (I am a helper, I can do this). Of all the gifts we can bestow on our kids, few would compare to cultivating a natural tendency for helping others!

A message to all the big people who influence our little onesSmall Voice Says is intended for our little ones as they enter their pre-school and kindergarten years and continue into their early grade school years. This development period represents a critical span of time when the foundations of conscience begin to develop. In other words, our kids begin to build their inner small voice that helps them to distinguish between right and wrong - and how they impact others. It starts to feel a little different now when they don't tell the truth or they hurt the feelings of a friend. While most children will experience the pull and tug of their conscience . . . too few will cultivate the inner reflection skills that are necessary to guide them through all stages of life. It is one of the most important skills that a parent can not only teach but also continue to co-learn with their child. We catch ourselves from over-correcting our children and instead ask . . . what does your small voice say you should do?

Member Machine gives you bite-sized but in-depth information on all aspects of membership site creation, with daily activities and exercises for you to complete in order to get your online membership up and running easily. This 30 day guide to launching your own membership website gives you with a clear path to follow that will give you the best start for your website. Each day focuses on a specific area and, most importantly, gives you the action steps you need to take in order to move forward.