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Now and Not Now

by Lon L. Swartzentruber
on March 10, 2026

You, perhaps like me, learned of the phrase "Now and Not Now" from a family member, friend, or colleague. For me, it was a friend who was sharing with me the complexities of dealing with others upon ...

January 28, 2026 • 3 min read

Now and Not Now

What new learning will help you meet the requirement 2026 offers?

What will 2026 require of you?

Can you please tell me more?

Your creativity matters

Why letting go can be more difficult than you expect

What bunnies teach us about transformation

The ladder is not really a ladder

Why culture kills a strategic plan before it even has a chance to start

How multi-scenario planning is helpful in disruptive times

Caught in the obstacle rather than the opportunity it provides

A new visual metaphor to understand organizational culture

Why WHO matters (more than we know)

An Expanding Horizon

When clarity becomes illusive

Pause at the top

Illusion of Control

The Heartbeat of Those Around You

The massiveness of one’s unknown unknown

Hurdles

Reimagining the Future

Seeing through the visible

Being willing to do the hard thing you don’t want to do

Making Wise Decisions

How do you drive for results?