Despite ruling on several divisive issues, the justices have long maintained they are civil and get along well despite the fierce disagreements. Why? Because even the U.S. Supreme Court has ground rules!
As a leader, we want to build and strengthen our team. But what if we are actually dividing our team - and we don't even know it? You may consider using more inclusive language on your team.
When it comes to teams, curiosity is a powerful quality that inspires connection and conversation. While some people might think it's a "trait" where some people are simply more curious than others, I think it's a skill you can build...and eve
You want to be a valued team player - the MVP of your team? Not just the go-to person for crunch time, but the one who brings out the best in everyone? Well, it's not just about getting your tasks done or being Mr. or Ms. Nice all the time. It'
Some people create New Year's resolutions that rarely stick. Instead, I create an "annual theme" to rally around. It's a mantra to use throughout the year to continually test whether I am moving in the right direction. It's the one thing tha
There are many ways to influence others — and most team members try to convince others of what they want and then sell the benefits. If this works, great! If not, you may want to try these techniques to gain influence.
A client recently asked me, "What do you do when you’re facilitating strategic planning and there are people that aren’t engaged? They don’t believe in the process and think things can just continue the way they’ve been." Indeed, facilitating
One of my fellow Board members has a wonderful saying that resonates with me and most (if not all!) of my clients: "No Agenda; No Attenda!" But what does that really mean? Does EVERY meeting need to have an agenda?
What would you do if you knew that communication with your teammates was going to fail? After all, you inherently know that there will be a communication mishit, but we just don't know when or where it is going to be! Whether it is during a f
Volunteer organizations usually have a plethora of boards, committees, task forces, and other types of teams to help achieve the organization’s mission. Many of these team members are busy professionals, inspired by the organization’s good wor
I had an interesting conversation with one of my clients about her people working with teams vs. leading teams. This might appear to be a subtle nuance at first blush, but let’s dig a little further to discern the difference.
Team goals provide the team with needed focus and direction. An all-encompassing vision or simple, well-defined goal statements provide the team with a unified sense of what is important. To set clear team goals try these strategies.
The next time you go to your team meeting, take a few moments to observe the team functions and roles. At any particular moment, someone is leading, taking notes, keeping on track and on time, as well as participating in the meeting. Watch cl
All teams need a team leader to focus their efforts, set guidelines, and deliver results. How you go about selecting your team leader depends largely on the mission, management, organizational culture, and development of your team.
When you watch a high-performing team in action, you realize that they have some habits, rituals, and ceremonies that support the team's work. Here are some examples that I have seen effective teams establish to create a certain purpose and pu