Topic: Organizational Culture

Thirdstage Thinking

Thirdstage Thinking

The Thirdstage Thinking blog is a multi-faceted exploration of purpose, values and ethics – the foundational drivers of sustained organizational excellence.  We recognize that business decisions are not merely financial or functional, but encompass the deepest personal and spiritual needs of the people inside and outside the organization.  We believe economics must be coupled with the awareness that transcendent purpose and ethical behavior contribute to superior organizational performance.  It is our intention, with help from the teachings of Jim Collins, Max […]

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“Lean In”: The Leadership Message for Men

“Lean In”:  The Leadership Message for Men

Two items triggered my recent reading of Sheryl Sandberg’s book “Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead.”  One was the recent article in Fortune magazine that suggested a complex personality behind the COO of Facebook title and the other is the increasingly popular use of the phrase “lean in” in public and private forums.  I typically resist reading these “puff” pieces from business leaders, mostly men, who have professional […]

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