What happens when a team — with various behavior styles, personalities, and preferences — show up at work?
What happens when a diverse group of people with a family of origin imprint, gender, generation, education, and talent are mixed together on a project?
What happens when a bunch of people, equipped with limiting behavior are recruited to grow a business, deliver a great customer experience, and get results?
What…
“What do you want?” I asked.
Robert needed to make a decision. It would impact his future and that of the team. The question, “What do you want?” is simple, but the answer takes work.
Mixed motives hindered Robert’s ability to make a decision. He needed to create space to think.
What’s behind the curtain?
A motive is a reason for doing something. The word…
Mike was an emerging leader. His personal development included his ability to communicate — especially with the owner of the company.
As Mike shared his story, I could see how his fear of confrontation made it difficult to communicate effectively with his boss.
Our conversation went something like this:
“Mike, how do you like being told what to do? Once you’re given a task and know what…
I was in Cincinnati for the annual Sherpa Coaching Conference as part of my re-certification. The group was large enough and the schedule full enough that it was impossible to connect with everyone. I only knew a few people.
After the conference, I grabbed a bite to eat at the airport with a coaching colleague from Dallas. As we finished our meal, another executive coach entered…
In 1836, William Cornwallis Harris led an expedition to hunt wildlife in their natural habitat. However, an African safari can also be an opportunity to observe wildlife and the landscape by the expedition’s members.
The Swahili word safari means journey. How appropriate for leadership development and business success.
In last week’s blog, I mentioned Peter Aceto, CEO of Tangerine. He serves as an example of…
During a regular update meeting, Peter asked one of his emerging leaders, “Where do you feel frustration at work?”
Peter Aceto is CEO of Tangerine a Canadian company with over 1,000 workers. According to Forbes magazine, Peter is just as likely to ask, “What don’t you like about working here?”
Peter Aceto embraces vulnerability as a strength, not…
“Debbie, what’s going on, why the frustration?” Rebecca asked.
“The team doesn’t respond to my requests for updates. It seems like no response is the “new norm” around here.” And with a roll of the eyes, Debbie lamented, “How am I supposed to get my work done?”
What comes to mind when you think of the new norm in your work life and team?
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