How to Have More Effective 1 on 1 Meetings With Your Team
Regular 1 on 1 meetings are an effective tool for building relationships, tracking progress and providing coaching insights that help team members achieve their goals.
Three Ways to Encourage Disagreement in Team Meetings and Build a Safe Workplace Culture
Have you ever left a meeting, and then said to yourself “that was complete nonsense!” But you didn’t speak up and SAY anything? The good news is that you are normal. The bad news is that when you and your teammates bite your tongue and withhold dissenting opinions, it can sabotage team performance. So, here…
Mastering the 5 Common Causes of Workplace STRESS with Solutions that Build Team Resilience and Productivity
Think of the last time there was a momentary crisis on your team… A crisis can create clarity. It can actually be beneficial for leaders and teams… But many of the people on your team may have begun to feel like those challenges have become uncomfortably pervasive. And a sense of prolonged crisis can become…
Why is a Professional Facilitator the Key to a Successful Team Building Event?
As a team leader, you want to ensure that your investment in a team building event results in meaningful connections and improved collaboration across your organization. And while escape rooms and bowling are fun, they don’t create opportunities for intentional focus on increased awareness or stronger trust or better communication skills. If you want your…
The Power of Supporting Responses: How to Improve Team Communication and Morale by NOT Being a Conversational Narcissist
As a leader, you may not realize the impact your communication style has on your team’s morale and productivity. Conversational narcissism, a term coined by sociologist Charles Derber, is a common behavior that can significantly hinder effective communication and teamwork. Conversational narcissists tend to steer conversations toward themselves, and dismiss others’ opinions, which can lead…
WHY DO SUCCESSFUL LEADERS HIRE A COACH?
Leaders become more effective by hiring and working with a coach.
Whether it’s athletics or in business, regardless of your industry, anyone interested in elite performance needs a coach. You can’t get where you want to go without help.
You need information that you don’t presently have…
WHAT IS THE LADDER OF LEADERSHIP AWARENESS, AND HOW CAN IT IMPROVE YOUR PROBLEM-SOLVING?
Leadership is a complex and challenging task that requires a variety of skills and qualities to be successful. Confidence, optimism, and empathy are important traits for a leader, but the most important thing a leader can possess is awareness. The ability to recognize and address problems in a timely and effective manner is crucial for…
HOW EFFECTIVE LEADERS RETAIN TALENT AND REDUCE TURNOVER WITH LOYALTY ANCHORS
I love the term “LOYALTY ANCHORS.” Anchors are what keep expensive ships from floating away when the winds change. And as a business owner or manager, one of your primary goals is likely to retain top talent and inspire loyalty among your employees. This not only ensures the continued success of your company, but also…
A Simple Onboarding Checklist for Effective Leaders to Strengthen Workplace Culture
Effective leaders understand that onboarding is a powerful tool to share and strengthen workplace culture. But there is so much information out there… So how do you know that you have taken advantage of the opportunity to set your new teammate up for success and also helped them to understand and appreciate the values, behaviors,…
