Ask Better Questions
Build new muscles around being inquisitive. Spend less time talking and telling and more time asking and listening.
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- Mar 3, 2021
- 5 min
Hybrid Work and Team Dynamics
Moving to a hybrid work model requires considering team dynamics. Examine power, communication, and priorities for a successful transition.
- Feb 24, 2021
- 5 min
How to Overcome Mistakes at Work
How we bounce back from mistakes is the true mark of our leadership. Apologies help, but only if done well and future actions matter most.
- Feb 18, 2021
- 5 min
Prioritize More Time to Think
Bring your best ideas forward by dedicating solitary time to think. Get tips on how to start and see examples of leaders who already do it.
- Feb 11, 2021
- 6 min
Resilience, Don't Go At It Alone
Resilience articles miss the mark when focused only on the individual. Relationships and an informal network are the backbone of resilience
- Jan 20, 2021
- 5 min
Think Twice About Teambuilding
Teambuilding events aren't always effective. We revisit what strong teams do and offer an Assessment to help you evaluate your team.
- Jan 14, 2021
- 7 min
Coaching: What it is, when to hire, and when not to
Coaching is a now billion-dollar industry and has been shown to be an effective strategy to improve performance. Learn all about it here.
- Jan 7, 2021
- 6 min
Avoid Two Decision-Making Traps
Consistently making good decisions is a focus for all leaders. Learn about two traps to avoid that will improve your decision-making.
- Dec 31, 2020
- 6 min
Leadership Well-being: Get Your PERMA On
Our well-being and that of our teams needs to be at the center of our work this year. Learn about the elements of well-being here.
- Dec 10, 2020
- 4 min
Defining Values: Why Leadership Values Matter
Getting aligned on our values means we're able to achieve our goals. Learn what values are and why they matter. Download a worksheet too.
- Dec 2, 2020
- 5 min
Reflection: What Is It and How To Begin
December is prime time for reflection. This post discusses how to build a habit of reflection. Download a worksheet to help you get started.
- Nov 12, 2020
- 5 min
Avoid Awkward Performance Discussions
Employ three techniques that will prevent the need for a dreaded "performance discussion".
- Nov 4, 2020
- 6 min
Virtual Leadership Presence
How we portray ourselves on video matters. Get back to basics with how to convey a message and apply techniques to improve your presence.
- Oct 29, 2020
- 5 min
Leadership Effectiveness: Managing Up
Getting the best results between you and your boss is what Managing Up is all about. Dive into the details and learn a couple techniques.
- Oct 15, 2020
- 5 min
Team Performance: Routine Debriefs
Component #5, Debriefs. Research shows that teams who debrief perform 25% better than teams that don’t. Get some techniques and tips here.
- Oct 8, 2020
- 5 min
Team Performance: Productive Conflict
Component #4 - Learn from a leader who handles team conflict well and see how all the components weave together to position a team to excel.
- Sep 28, 2020
- 5 min
Team Performance: Clear Roles and Processes
Component #3: Defined Roles and Processes. Learn the importance of being Captain Obvious and get a handy process to solve problems.
- Sep 17, 2020
- 6 min
Psychological Safety, Ask Questions and Listen
The 1st essential component for high performing teams, Communication. We boil down to two vital behaviors, tips & a job aid are provided.
- Aug 27, 2020
- 5 min
More Effective Virtual Meetings
Thank you to everyone who completed the Remote Work Survey. Here are the results that present a case for using video. There's a job aid too.
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