How To Find a Mentor
The benefits of having a mentor are clear yet so many find themselves without one. Get a few tips here.
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Jan 28, 20213 min read
Let's Stop Should'ing On Ourselves
Should. It’s a sneaky little word that infiltrates our thoughts and spotlights what we're not doing. Get a quick tip on how to reframe it.
Jan 20, 20215 min read
Think Twice About Teambuilding
Teambuilding events aren't always effective. We revisit what strong teams do and offer an Assessment to help you evaluate your team.
Jan 14, 20217 min read
Coaching: What it is, when to hire, and when not to
Coaching is a now billion-dollar industry and has been shown to be an effective strategy to improve performance. Learn all about it here.
Jan 7, 20216 min read
Avoid Two Decision-Making Traps
Consistently making good decisions is a focus for all leaders. Learn about two traps to avoid that will improve your decision-making.
Dec 31, 20206 min read
Leadership Well-being: Get Your PERMA On
Our well-being and that of our teams needs to be at the center of our work this year. Learn about the elements of well-being here.
Dec 16, 20206 min read
Identifying Personal Goals: Be Flexible
Is goal-setting a valuable use of time? Yes. Just be sure to focus on process over outcome. Continue to reflect and learn along the way.
Dec 10, 20204 min read
Defining Values: Why Leadership Values Matter
Getting aligned on our values means we're able to achieve our goals. Learn what values are and why they matter. Download a worksheet too.
Dec 2, 20205 min read
Reflection: What Is It and How To Begin
December is prime time for reflection. This post discusses how to build a habit of reflection. Download a worksheet to help you get started.
Nov 19, 20206 min read
Practicing Gratitude
Gratitude is an essential aspect of our well-being. Learn about the research and three activities to help develop this important practice.
Nov 12, 20205 min read
Avoid Awkward Performance Discussions
Employ three techniques that will prevent the need for a dreaded "performance discussion".
Nov 4, 20206 min read
Virtual Leadership Presence
How we portray ourselves on video matters. Get back to basics with how to convey a message and apply techniques to improve your presence.
Oct 29, 20205 min read
Leadership Effectiveness: Managing Up
Getting the best results between you and your boss is what Managing Up is all about. Dive into the details and learn a couple techniques.
Oct 15, 20205 min read
Team Performance: Routine Debriefs
Component #5, Debriefs. Research shows that teams who debrief perform 25% better than teams that don’t. Get some techniques and tips here.
Oct 8, 20205 min read
Team Performance: Productive Conflict
Component #4 - Learn from a leader who handles team conflict well and see how all the components weave together to position a team to excel.
Sep 28, 20205 min read
Team Performance: Clear Roles and Processes
Component #3: Defined Roles and Processes. Learn the importance of being Captain Obvious and get a handy process to solve problems.
Sep 24, 20205 min read
Team Performance: Goals
Essential component #2, Goals. Teams that excel have clear direction. Learn why goals matter and how the SMART model may be over-doing it.
Sep 17, 20206 min read
Psychological Safety, Ask Questions and Listen
The 1st essential component for high performing teams, Communication. We boil down to two vital behaviors, tips & a job aid are provided.
Aug 27, 20205 min read
More Effective Virtual Meetings
Thank you to everyone who completed the Remote Work Survey. Here are the results that present a case for using video. There's a job aid too.
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