George Winney Consulting

09/04/2026

Before judging someone's behavior, it may be worth asking: "What might I not know?"

We see people's actions, but we don't always see the experiences, cultural influences, fears, values, assumptions, or circumstances behind them. A little curiosity can prevent a great deal of unnecessary judgment.

Sometimes understanding begins when we recognize that our perspective is only one perspective. That's one of the central ideas behind my book, “Hidden Filters.”

08/30/2026

Two leaders can examine the same organization and reach very different conclusions. One may see employees who lack initiative or experience; another may see people who have never been given sufficient authority. One may see resistance to change; another may recognize legitimate concerns that have not been heard.

We do not evaluate organizations from a completely neutral position. Our culture, personality, age, experience, expectations, and assumptions influence what we notice—and what we overlook.

Effective leadership begins by asking: What filters may be influencing the way I see this situation?

—Inspired by "Hidden Filters"

08/27/2026

https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/want-to-accomplish-more-research-says-stop-trying-to-achieve-so-much-at-once/91397106

Studies show the average person is pursuing seven different goals at the same time. Science suggests that's part of the problem.

08/23/2026

08/20/2026

https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/want-to-be-more-productive-creative-and-focused-oddly-enough-science-says-the-key-is-to-take-more-micro-breaks/91393874

Always grinding? Sure—as long as you take a few short breaks along the way.

08/13/2026

https://knowledge.insead.edu/leadership-organisations/how-social-media-impacts-culture-change

New research by INSEAD faculty on organisational culture, algorithmic pricing, sustainable futures and more.

08/06/2026

https://hbr.org/2026/04/should-you-develop-your-leadership-strengths-or-fix-your-weaknesses?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_weekly&utm_campaign=insider_Active&deliveryName=NL_TheInsider_20260427

Leaders shouldn’t automatically choose between building strengths or fixing weaknesses. Instead, they should diagnose what their situation requires by asking questions: (1) What does success require in my role? Clarify the capabilities needed to meet the job’s baseline, and compare your view wit...