You've probably heard some version of “The Fish Story" that goes basically like this: Two young fish are swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish. The older fish says, "Morning, boys. How's the water?" The two younger fish swim on for a bit, then one turns to the other and says, "What … Continue reading How’s the Water?
More to Music: An Introduction
About a year ago, I decided to more seriously pursue some ideas I had involving the intersections of music, innovation and change. My motivation came, in part, from my experience in studying jazz piano. But the real inspiration came from my friendship with other musician/scholars who are actively doing work in this space. With the … Continue reading More to Music: An Introduction
Finding A New Vocabulary
My previous posts on diversity, equity and inclusion were written before the new administration unleashed an all-out assault on DEI, starting with the elimination of federally funded DEI programs. I want to be clear that my views do not align with those of the new administration. I do not support the wholesale abandonment of DEI … Continue reading Finding A New Vocabulary
A Turn To Pluralist Thinking
Picking up on my previous post, I have been considering what I can do, what actions I can take, that would serve as a course correction for my thoughts on DEI. I no longer want to give the impression that I give whole-hearted support to all DEI efforts when I really believe that more nuanced … Continue reading A Turn To Pluralist Thinking
My Mistake
Malcolm Gladwell, author of the popular book, The Tipping Point, has done an amazing thing. He has admitted to being wrong. Twenty-five years after Tipping Point was first published, he now says that in his effort to get his point across, and yes, to sell books, he told a compelling story about reducing crime in … Continue reading My Mistake
Kurt Lewin’s Legacy in OD
I recently completed a year-long project of overseeing an entire issue of the OD Review that examines the many and diverse ways the social psychologist Kurt Lewin has impacted contemporary OD. It was a very rewarding project where I got to know a wonderful group of authors who all cared deeply about the topic and … Continue reading Kurt Lewin’s Legacy in OD
How Things Change
I captured this awesome display of color and light on a recent crisp autumn evening because it felt like it was shouting at me to pay attention to the beautiful changes in the season. It inspired me to think about how things change. These trees depend on their leaves to produce the energy they need … Continue reading How Things Change
Today is My Birthday
I’ve had this framed quotation from Leroy "Satchel" Paige displayed in my bathroom for more years than I will admit. I like seeing it every morning. Funny, as the years pass, it makes more and more sense. Birthdays are a good time to reflect on the past - how I got to where I am … Continue reading Today is My Birthday
Another Way to Play It
I recently read a magazine article that asked six different investment experts to weigh in on the question "Where to Invest $1 Million Right Now?" The idea was to provide timely ideas on where to deploy a big chunk of cash - if you happened to come into one, or maybe just liked to dream … Continue reading Another Way to Play It
An Invitation to Think Different
Here’s a link to a blog post I recently wrote for the Minnesota Organization Development Network. It offers a different perspective on ways to talk about Organization Development with people who are less familiar with OD and its value to organizations. Kudos go to the MNODN webmaster for the great graphic. https://www.mnodn.org/stayconnected
Hello, I'm Lisa Meyer 