“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?
The “new normal”
This
My test results came back.
According to this “Nerd Test online quiz”, I’m not insane or better yet, I’m sane! But what do I do with the results summary statement? “You are very sane. A little too sane.” Full disclosure, I’m 26% insane, along with the other 2% that scored the same.
Insane leadership?
German-born American Physicist, Albert Einstein put his mind to work defining insanity as…
Don’t say, “I’m toning my body,” to a true bodybuilder. Even if they don’t use words, the condescending looks on their face will scream lack of respect. Bodybuilders build their body for a lot of reasons. But building muscle is the focus, not toning.
I’m not a bodybuilder. (Anyone who’s met me is nodding vigorously). I don’t even qualify for body toning. (More vigorous nodding). I probably…
Like kids anticipating summer break we arrived in Southern California. A full week away from work, Rita and I were ready for vacation.
We had hope and romantic visions of strolling hand in hand on sandy beaches. To be refreshed as we listened to the soothing music of breaking waves and entertained by the locals – sea gulls and other ocean side residents. Hope that we would receive…
Looking outside
To explore the world outside you requires a change of pace and perspective; yes, an open heart and mind.
So, how curious are you about what lies outside you? What about the people you work with, curious about their weekend? What about the work you do, wonder how to be more effective?
What might you be missing?
What inspires and recharges your batteries? Now, how often do you engage in…
A businessman took off on an extended trip. Before leaving he called his team together to delegate their individual assignments.
Based on their abilities, he gave 60% of his portfolio to the first investor. Another effective manager was put in charge of 30% of his wealth and the remaining 10% was entrusted to a high potential manager. He left the country.
The…
Christina’s work eats an unhealthy portion of her life. The past 20 years she intensely pursued her career. More recently she carried a heavy load with a start-up of epic proportion.
The cost? It’s taken a toll on her relationships and leadership … yes, conflict and unnecessary stress. The demand and pace squeeze out self-limiting behaviors that have minimized trust, disengaged the team, and created…
