Author Archives: Larry Janis

An Organizational Structure That Drives Change

a6bd8901b34cc3128cf6680491af16abby Tom Somodi

Most people would argue that the ability for an organization to change over time is critical to that organization’s long-term survival. To this end, the literature is full of theories, methodologies, recommendations and analysis on how an organization should be structured in order to maximize the likelihood of obtaining successful change.

Organizations need to be structured to provide employee empowerment, lean operating techniques and continuous improvement philosophies. Yet organizations still fail to obtain desired change even though they put in exemplary efforts to support such structural recommendations. (more…)

The 6 Different Hats a CEO Might Have to Put On

By Joel Trammell

How should CEOs spend their time? They may have to play six unique roles at any given time.

Much of my thinking on this topic comes from Jim Schleckser, CEO and managing partner of the CEO Project, a peer organization I have belonged to in the past. Schleckser developed the idea about the first five of these six “hats” that a CEO might have to put on in service to their business. (more…)

As a proud parent, yet again….

I wanted to share with you that my son just produced his first record. The group is The Corcoran Brothers.

Here is their press release:

When looking at the mass throng of indie musicians picking up their suspenders and mustache wax scrambling to join the folksy, Americana rat race, it’s important to note that The Corcoran Brothers are not at the front of the line – they’re running a completely different race. Avoiding tropes and gimmicks of old timey-ness, The Corcoran Brothers focus on creating modern, acoustically driven music that will outlive current trends and instead achieve timelessness. (more…)

Can You Change Your Corporate Culture?

Harden Headshot copyby Mike Harden

There is an old business story in which a new employee asks an older, experienced coworker how to handle a certain situation. The old-timer tells him: “There are three ways to do things around here: the right way, the wrong way, and the company way. We do everything the company way!” (more…)