Aug 25, 2020 | Leadership, Organizational Culture, Relationships, Teamwork
Feedback. This simple word, and the action it represents, has the power to create an open, positive and healthy workplace. When absent, it has the power to promote a toxic work environment. Feedback is an integral part of organizational life. Evaluations, performance...
Oct 24, 2016 | Relationships, Teamwork
What happens when something isn’t delegated appropriately? Delegate. Delegate. Delegate. For leaders, delegation is a drum that beats constantly. For good reason — your growth and development as a leader is heavily influenced by how well you set up others for...
Sep 26, 2016 | Relationships, Teamwork
Have you ever confided in someone at work, only to discover what you shared got spread to other people? Every now and then we all need to know that it’s safe to talk! That discussing sensitive information won’t backfire on us or anybody else. We all have a need to...
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...
Jul 12, 2016 | Leadership, Relationships, Teamwork
Easing up. Handing over the reigns. Letting other people take control. Encouraging them to call the shots. Easier said than done, right? Especially when the stakes have gotten so high, the margins so slim, and the competition so fierce. Trust me. I get it. I’ve run my...
