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, [...]
Why are Socratic questions so valuable?
What happens when people arrive at an insight instead of being given one? How does ownership change when someone reaches [...]
The Problem with Heroes
Heroes fix things. They jump in at the last minute and save us. We breathe a sigh of relief that [...]
This meeting could have been an email
"This meeting could have been an email." Have you said it? More importantly, has it been whispered in the hallway [...]
