Welcome to Musings—
A space where we cut through the noise and get to the heart of effective leadership and strategy execution. Here, we share hard-earned insights, practical frameworks, and candid reflections to help you navigate the complexities of leading teams and driving change.
Each post is designed to be a quick, impactful read—something you can digest between meetings and apply immediately. Whether you're refining your leadership approach, tackling execution challenges, or seeking to foster a more cohesive team, you'll find valuable takeaways here.
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Why Every Org Chart Creates Enemies (And How to Fix It)
Every time you draw an org chart, you're picking sides in battles that haven't started yet.
That's just human wiring. Social identity theory shows people quickly form in-groups and out-groups, even on trivial distinctions. Any structure you choose will naturally create "us vs. them" dynamics.
Without intentional design, you get the classic blame cycles: Sales says Marketing sends bad leads, Marketing says Sales doesn't follow up, and Engineering blames both teams for changing requirements mid-sprint.
But you can architect your organization so those tribal instincts work for you instead of against you. Here's how:
Matching the A’s: The Organizational Power Couple That Should Never Divorce
There’s a mismatch in many organizations that leads to frustration, inefficiency, and that nagging “why can’t we get anything done around here?” feeling.
It’s the disconnect between Authority and Accountability.