What Unwritten Rules Are You Following?

What Unwritten Rules Are You Following?

Two co-leaders of a team recently came to me asking for help. They described all the things not working well in their team meetings.  Lack of participation For those joining virtually, no cameras on and no participation Meetings going off track, off topic, and off...
Top 5 Ways to Follow Through with Accountability

Top 5 Ways to Follow Through with Accountability

Holding someone accountable for something requires having a few pieces in place. All too often, we work with leaders who don’t fully understand why their team members are unresponsive or responding negatively to their attempts at accountability. With some exploration...
It’s About The Audience, Silly

It’s About The Audience, Silly

Far too often, I hear presentations that are a complete waste of everyone’s time. That’s true for the people listening as well as for the presenter. They happen during meetings, at events, and any other place where people are giving presentations. The presenter is far...
Stay at the Table

Stay at the Table

I was sitting with a new group recently. We got on the topic of uncomfortable conversations. People react in a variety of interesting ways to them. Those reactions reflect hard wiring, personality, and life experiences, as well as the culture of your organization. It...