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Today I want to walk you through one of my coaching models, The Gift of Disruption. In this video, you will discover how to:
Those who create space to think will discover what’s next in the…
“Guess where the 2020 GAF Conference is,” Rita teased.
“Somewhere warm, I hope,” I replied, remembering the year it was in Huntington Beach, California.
“How does a trip to San Diego sound?”
“Perfect. Let’s go a few days early. I think we need to disconnect a few days.”
And with that, we registered for the conference, made reservations at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, and booked our airfare. You can…
The news regarding my future was like a hand-grenade tossed in a swimming pool. In a matter of 2 minutes, significant disruption entered the Story. My position, as Station Manager, would be eliminated from the 2008 budget.
Attempting to absorb the shock of that Friday afternoon meeting, I asked Dan, “Are you telling me I’m not coming back Monday?”
“You need to pack your office.”
We had known…
“I want to stand on top of the world,” he proclaimed to his family and friends.
For the son of a beekeeper, that would be an ambitious aspiration. Ed’s climbing experience began as a high school student. Although he followed in his father’s footsteps as a beekeeper, he wanted more adventure in his Story. Following a tour of duty during World War II, he returned home determined to achieve…
“Life has piled up on me,” Sara confided in me. “I don’t know how much Tom has told you…”
“Not much,” I assured her.
“That’s fine. It doesn’t matter. My life outside of here is affecting my performance at work. I’m sure that’s why I’m talking to you.”
“Actually, your manager and the owner care about you,” I responded. “What’s going on?”
“A lot of stuff … my…
“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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“This is on you,” Jennifer’s boss said, “the ball is in your court, and something has to change. You’ve got 60 days to show improvement.”
Excessive turnover was just one indicator that Jennifer’s department was in critical condition. Negativity had infected her entire team. Trust was absent. Communication was harsh. Personal responsibility was absent. Finger-pointing was the norm.
Low engagement plummeted the productivity of the entire department. The…
