Team Building
Are you making THE difference?
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People genuinely want to work together in a more authentic, courageous and effective way.
However, even good, well-meaning people often find it challenging to do the right things and behave and act…
Stay real and don’t be blinded by slogans and buzzwords…
The use of catchy slogans internally across organizations and even within individual functions is becoming ever more prevalent. Slogans like: "Winning Together", "New ideas. Better HR", "We deliver results"…
Be careful of the two-headed monster!
Accountability is one of these corporate concepts that could make a great difference in almost every aspect of any company’s culture, performance and business results. Unfortunately, in most organizations…
Are you leading with power or force?
In my work with organizations, I meet many effective managers and executives who have a wide variety of leadership styles and personalities.
Some drive progress in a proactive way and others are more…
Don’t ask if you don’t want to hear the truth
I was attending a senior leadership team meeting of one of the key functions of a large global technology company. The function's leader, in his attempt to improve the team's alignment with, and in support…
The four Es of making a difference with others
If you manage people or if you are simply trying to make a difference through coaching, mentoring or supporting someone you care about, I would like to share with you some thoughts about four distinctions…
Is your team evolving by default or are you shaping it by design?
I was coaching the senior members of a new leadership team of a mid-size technology company on developing themselves a strong leadership team. We were in a collective discussion about "What is your role…
How to drive strong ownership, commitment, accountability and passion in your team
As a leader – here are five practical things you can do to deepen the level of ownership, commitment, accountability and passion in your team:
Make sure people are engaged in setting the goals…
The more you try to control the less control you have
Most managers who micromanage their employees suppress their spirit and performance.
Employee’s performance is directly tied to their sense of ownership, commitment, and accountability for the success…
Are you making a difference in making your work environment healthy?
The blame game is always harmful and destructive. It undermines any team dynamic and creates a stressful work environment. When something goes wrong and people sense there is a witchhunt for fault, people…
Agreeing to disagree is always a cop-out
Too often I see the following scenario: A team meets to discuss issues that are critical to the organization’s success. The conversation goes on and on without resolution, as different people have divergent…
Is your team 'energized and inspired' or 'cynical and resigned'?
Some time ago, in a meeting I was facilitating, people were going around introducing themselves. One of the long-time veterans of that organization stood up and introduced himself in the following way:…