Mood Killer, for Starters

“We have a packed agenda.” We’ve all heard it, and then also heard the oxygen literally leave the room where this was just announced. Beyond killing the mood, the intent,…
Read more“We have a packed agenda.” We’ve all heard it, and then also heard the oxygen literally leave the room where this was just announced. Beyond killing the mood, the intent,…
Read moreBefore you book that meeting, hold on. What is the intent of your meeting? If you don’t know, stop here. Value creation won’t be likely without a clear intent. …
Read moreWhat are your personal reflections on how this is happening on your teams? What behaviors might I be doing, or words I am saying that might contribute to this? How…
Read moreAre you sure of what you want? Asking for employee feedback does not require much of a commitment. But doing something with the feedback you ask for, does. Taking in…
Read moreSo you are limiting the ideas you develop, and you are doing discovery work, learning fast. How fast is fast enough? Deciding that is undulating discovery work, with your team…
Read moreLeaders who have never been asked to coach employees in the past usually can’t simply start doing it because you asked them to. And, why do your employees need coaching?…
Read moreNo matter your responsibilities, you must (first convince yourself) believe that it is natural and normal to be the best you can be. Only after giving yourself permission to reach…
Read moreThe moment you’ve got a committee organized in order to have fun at work, you are missing the mark. Engagement doesn’t just happen; it’s a product of your environment. What…
Read moreFlow is how your customers get value. From concept to cash, value flows through your organization. It’s slowed down even stopped, by impediments that are usually very well known. Processes…
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