There is a cure for the cacophony of “I’m overwhelmed!” silently expressed daily throughout the cubicles of the business world. Our attention and working memory systems appear maxed out! Sometimes it seems it’s the result of management gaining savings by not hiring a replacement for a departed employee. In this world of “there’s no one […]
“Freedom is not the absence of commitments, but the ability to choose – and commit myself to – what is best for me.” – Paul Coehlo On Monday, I facilitated a group discussion with leaders focused on personally developing their growth. What does commitment entail for leaders? Why is it important? What will we each […]
Remember back to the time when you were young and decided to build something or had a lemonade stand or maybe even built your first video? What happened? You probably grew your abilities and your deeper thinking. You embraced what you were building and made it your own. Are you still doing that today? if […]
In this collaboration age in order to pivot rather than perish, we need who you are. One thing is needed from you. That is to be all who you are. This is time to stand out and show your talents, skills, and leadership. In order to collaborate the following is needed: 1) clarity on who […]
Good leaders ensure that the team is engaged in sending the right signals. Do you see what is happening around you as your work with your team members? Have you figured out where you fit in and how it supports the team? Does each member of the team address the wrinkles in the process each […]
What is the attitude of people in your team when they are engaged to reach a goal? Do they seek to dig into the current state and devise solutions? Do they ask questions of each to understand with greater clarity? When the members of a group trust and value each other, they feel free to […]
In many companies today employee culture is touted as engaging, empowering and collaborating. They misguidingly use the buzzwords to attract talent as they have continuing turnover. When you dig below the surface, you will find not collaborating but maybe cooperating. People are going through the daily assignments, checking them off and leaving the office at […]
Who do want to work with and what are you willing to create? Being on a team at work sometimes gives each person concern about the other members. Sometimes individuals will hold back until others prove themselves. Trust is slow to build and as a result people wait to work together. They need to be […]
When was the last time your project didn’t go well, the team didn’t perform as expected and the goal had to be changed, or if met, it took a lot more effort to get there? We should be looking at our team’s collaboration skill. A study was created to see how teams perform. Who performed […]
When we are in it for ourselves, the team is left to fend for itself and perhaps focus their energy on reaching the goal. Too often the team wanders without realizing it takes the collaboration of each member to bring out the finest performance. Key to success is a focus not only the director but […]
