For some organizations, the commitment to learning is a deeply held belief. It’s ingrained in the core values of the business. The lucky employees at these companies enjoy unwavering support for ongoing training and development. Research shows that most companies understand the benefits of leadership
No one sets out to have a bad team. So why do so many teams struggle with apathy, trust issues, poor communication, and lack of direction? In my 15 years of working with teams, I know that most people are smart and capable, and they
Stephen R Covey wrote the groundbreaking Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. In the spirit of his book, I have a few ideas about effective virtual teams. It’s kind of a passion of mine. My research and my book Virtual Teams for Dummies continue to motivate
Solid strategic plans, strong work relationships, high morale and improved performance are all byproducts of good questions. This potent communication tool can help you discover important information about your work, yourself, your team, your customers
Difficult Conversations Very few people enjoy confrontation of any kind. Most people do anything they can to avoid it. The fallout from conversations gone wrong is not pretty – trust and intimacy suffer, while resentment and misunderstanding build. But it is possible to improve the
Webster’s dictionary defines a catalyst as ‘an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action.’ In business, a catalyst leader is no different. It is someone who ignites action in others. That stimulus might jump-start a change in an inefficient process, spawn a new
Change is inevitable and even a positive thing in many cases. After all, you can’t grow if you’re standing still in your comfort zone. However, mental health professionals recognize that even positive change can create stress. But whether change is your own making or forced
What is Teamwork Success? “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” – Michael Jordan If arguably the greatest basketball player of all time understands the power of teamwork, we should probably pay attention. It may sound unrealistically altruistic, but the truth is that
Stress is integral to work. It’s the fuel that gets things done. Job stress within your comfort zone helps you stay focused, energetic and able to meet new challenges. Stress is what keeps you on your toes during a presentation or alert to avoid mistakes.
You’ve heard that ‘teamwork makes the dream work.’ It might surprise you to learn that it took me some time to learn this lesson. Early in my consultant career, I took everything on myself. I happily built up my business and was confident taking care
