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The meaning of a piece of wood and metal
I'm not usually one to get all mushy about awards. I usually work for the intrinsic value of doing a good job and doing my best (and occasionally crushing the opposition). I brin...
Is it Bad to be a Hero?
In recent posts, I've suggested that Heroes have a negative impact on organizations.  This has led to several comments challenging my main point and suggesting that to the con...
Heroes stifle Organizational Learning
Organizations are sometimes like people.  I don't want to get into the legal rights issues here (notwithstanding that they do exist), but instead focus on a couple areas where...
3 Hidden Costs of Organizational Heroes
Organizations don't need heroes.  When they come along, they do so as a secondary salvation from whatever problem oppresses the organization.  Granted, having a hero and ...
Why be a hero in today's economy?
Why do people go to such lengths to be heroes at work? Don't they know that heroism doesn't really pay?it's a ton of risk and investment with no guarantee that the company will ret...
Leaders Wanted, Heroes Need Not Apply
It's a common theme.  A project or business is in trouble.  Too many bad decisions have been made - or maybe decisions haven't been made in a timely fashion.  And no...

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