Sep 19, 2016 | Collaboration, Teamwork
Often when people think about boundaries, they think about containing something. Putting people in a box. Separating people and ideas. Impeding collaboration, instead of fueling it. Yet, in the world of trust, boundaries – when they are as clear as they possibly...
Sep 6, 2016 | Collaboration, Leadership, Relationships, Teamwork
You just had a conversation in which you agreed to do something. You made a commitment. How do you want the other person to feel, as they walk away from you? Confident, right? Peaceful. Like a weight has been lifted from their shoulders. Like they don’t have to waste...
Aug 29, 2016 | Collaboration, Uncategorized
Did you watch the Olympiad rowing races? We were just talking with a client whose son was at one time an Olympic rowing hopeful. When he competed at the national level, he had to earn his spot on the team not by how well he performed, but by how well the crew...
May 10, 2016 | Collaboration, Relationships, Teamwork
“There seems to be only one right way to do anything – and that’s his way.” “She’s always checking in on me, redirecting my efforts.” “What can I say so he’ll let go and trust me to do my job?” Have you ever had a boss or colleague delegate a task, then look over...
