Dan Pontefract's Blog, page 24
May 27, 2017
An Engaged Culture Improves Performance, Not The Other Way Around
A vice-president approached me one day after I finished delivering a keynote. The talk was focused on organizational culture. He was friendly, but rather cocky. The first...Dan's Related Posts:The Link Between Leadership, Learning & Organizational PerformanceEmployee Engagement is Still Poor but it Does Drive Bottom Line ResultsLessons In Culture From United AirlinesIf Your Enterprise Social Network Is A Ghost Town It’s Probably Due To Your…Do You Work With A Bully? #PinkShirtDay
May 9, 2017
One Year Later Is Purpose Winning?
It was a year ago today that my second book, THE PURPOSE EFFECT: Building Meaning in Yourself, Your Role and Your Organization published. I have...Dan's Related Posts:The Electrocardiogram of PurposeDownload Chapter 1 of “The Purpose Effect” For FreeWhy I Wrote “The Purpose Effect” BookLo-Tech Talk #2: The Leaders Guide to The Purpose EffectPerhaps the Purpose of an Organization?
April 9, 2017
Fifteen Years After My MBA
Fifteen years ago in 2002 I graduated with my MBA from Royal Roads University. The university recently caught up with me to conduct an interview....Dan's Related Posts:“Oh, you’re one of those. You want to work anywhere, anytime.”After Five Years In My Role We’re Hiring My Replacement. Are You Interested?My Next Role Is …Great Work Interview – Flat Army & Michael Bungay StanierIf You Stop Learning You Lose The Chance To Be Entrepreneurial
March 20, 2017
Why I Removed A Recent Post
On March 9, 2017, I wrote and published a post that outlined various missteps, difficulties and issues that had recently taken over a particular American...Dan's Related Posts:Free Download of Chapter 1 – The Purpose Effect And The Winners Of A Free Book Are …Why I Wrote “The Purpose Effect” BookDownload Chapter 1 of “The Purpose Effect” For FreeWin A Signed Copy Of “THE PURPOSE EFFECT”
Sweet Spot Synergy
Sweet Spot Synergy Purpose beckons you Seek meaning in work and life The sweet spot is there ~ Dan PontefractDan's Related Posts:Lo-Tech Talk #4: The Sweet Spot of PurposeNine Tricky Questions And Nine Honest Answers Regarding PurposeFree Download of Chapter 1 – The Purpose Effect Download Chapter 1 of “The Purpose Effect” For FreeLo-Tech Talk #3: Organizational Purpose
March 11, 2017
Why I Will Never Use Uber Ever Again
As early as 2014 I had heard the rumblings of male chauvinism at Uber headquarters. There were even whispers of misogyny. But the world seemed to be smitten...Dan's Related Posts:How To Build A Truly Purpose-Driven Company Through The Example Of StocksyThe First Step To Improving Employee Engagement Is To Connect With Your TeamThe Iconic Leader: Stage 4 of 5 in the Leadership Tonic ScaleShould Employees Schedule Time To Be Social?The Anti-Social Social Dilemma
March 7, 2017
Rotman Management Magazine Interview
I was recently interviewed by Rotman Management Magazine and the very talented Editor-in-Chief, Karen Christensen. The results of that interview can be found below: Dan's Related Posts:The Flat Army Interview with Dan Pontefract’s Three Young ChildrenGreat Work Interview – Flat Army & Michael Bungay StanierFree Download of Chapter 1 – The Purpose Effect Dear C-Suite: We Don’t Do Training Anymore“It’s a great time to be an artist, a poet, in this the decline of the human…
February 27, 2017
Book Review: The Neo-Generalist
I’ve had several roles in multiple organizations over my career. All of them have been rewarding. When I look back I can distinguish one particular...Dan's Related Posts:Montreal’s Three Wise MenBook Review: Originals by Adam GrantDownload Chapter 1 of “The Purpose Effect” For FreeFree Download of Chapter 1 – The Purpose Effect Favourite Books of 2013 That I Read
February 12, 2017
On Being Human
“If you want to know what being Canadian is, it’s being part of the human race, allowing yourself to be vulnerable.” ~Gord Downie Of everything...Dan's Related Posts:Video: The Purpose Mindset of Gord Downie“It’s a great time to be an artist, a poet, in this the decline of the human…Why I’m Currently Only Writing About Gord and the HipThat Time I Was Ambushed By Gord DownieHim? Here? Now? No.
January 27, 2017
Tic Tac Oh Oh
In the game of Tic-Tac-Toe it has been estimated that if two players with intermediate level experience squared off against one another, the odds of...Dan's Related Posts:A Shooting Dallas StarTrump Presidency Lesson PlanLessons in Leadership From Jim Balsillie and Mike LazaridisWhen Celebrity Trumps SanityThis IBM Employee Quit Her Job. I Commend Her For Doing So.
