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The Unwritten Rules Are Running Your Team
The Unwritten Rules Are Running Your Team Every team has rules. Some of them are written down, like policies, procedures, and job descriptions....
Development is Not Just Training
Development is Not Just Training September is Workforce Development Month, which makes it a good time to think about what we really mean when we...
The Hero Complex at Work
The Hero Complex at Work: Stop Rewarding the Person Who Over-functions Someone very close to me who shall remain unnamed is this person—the one...
Clarity Is Not Micromanagement
Clarity Is Not Micromanagement Some leaders are so determined not to micromanage that they stop giving people the information they need to...
“I’ll Just Do It Myself.”
The Problem With “I’ll Just Do It Myself” “I’ll just do it myself.” It sounds efficient. It sounds responsible. It may feel like you’re...
Why “Just Do It” is Terrible Advice
Why “Just Do It” is Terrible Advice Why haven’t I tackled that stack of mail from the past two weeks? Why haven’t I set up dates with friends...
The Question Everyone is Avoiding
The Question You’re Avoiding Is Probably the One You Need to Ask There is usually a question sitting right in the middle of the room. People can...
Communication? Or just Information Dumping?
Happy Effective Communications Month! Yes, apparently that’s a thing. And honestly? We need it. Because somewhere along the way, a whole lot of...
The Meeting After the Meeting
Every workplace has them. The meeting ends. People close their laptops, push back from the conference table, or click “leave” on Zoom or Teams....