Shine a Light on Shadow Work
In hindsight, could you document the steps your team undertook to get a task done? If you try, you'll likely [...]
We’re too nice at work
Do you know the story of the Emperor's New Clothes? Here’s a summary: <Spoiler Alert> The emperor is conned into [...]
They just don’t take initiative
One of the most common frustrations I hear from leaders is: “They just don't take initiative.” It’s extremely rare for [...]
Experiment: Let’s presume everything is on track
Most leadership meetings begin with a status update. One person reports. The leader asks questions. The leader makes suggestions. Everyone [...]
Once in a while, focus on the HOW
Your team is always working hard on something. You're working hard, too. Thank you for your attention in this [...]
It’s worth your time to focus on trust-building
The most effective one-on-one probably isn't about the work. Our team members have more to contribute when they feel supported, [...]