Productive self managing teams rarely happen spontaneously. Companies need ground rules to make them work well. I’ve been curious about a relatively new method some
I’ve been discussing some of the problems of teams in my recent posts. Everyone works in teams these days, some better than others. Being aware
The key to a thriving business often lies in the synergy of its team members’ knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills. This powerful combination, known as
As a business leader, what is your strategy for creating team unity? Overcoming this current crisis requires four elements: margin improvement, revenue growth, optionality, and
Have you ever worked in a fear-based culture? It’s not always easy to spot, at least at first. When this topic comes up with my
Have you ever worked with a really poor listener? People who have poor listening skills are generally not difficult to spot. They are often easily
Meetings, like death and taxes, are an inevitable fact of business life. Too many meetings, unfortunately, turn out to be a huge waste of time.
Have you noticed? There’s nothing that poisons a corporate culture as much as distrust. Conversely, the keystone to healthy organizational culture is an environment of
Whether you’re giving difficult feedback to an employee, approaching your supervisor with a problem, or having an uncomfortable conversation with a peer — handling difficult
Imagine a workplace where people are scared to voice their opinions, where the fear of failure is so intense it paralyzes action. Such a work
The term “glass ceiling” evokes an image of an invisible, yet unbreakable, barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher levels of leadership, especially in
The world of quantum physics with its electrons, quarks, and uncertainty principles may seem far removed from the art of leadership. However, the quantum world
