Positive Outcomes
About 18 years ago, I attended a networking event (with my four-month-old daughter strapped into a snuggly), and I was lamenting to some colleagues that the lion’s share of my consulting business came from one client – a great client with whom I thoroughly...
Is Your Leader Wearing the Emperor’s New Clothes?
Your colleague just bombed his presentation to the board. He went on way too long, and the data portion was so confusing. But when he asks how he did, you reply, “Nice job. Is that a new tie?” Our basic survival instinct tells us to answer positively, even...
Are You Using the Right Signs?
One warm weekend this spring, we went to the beach. My four-year-old daughter and I walked down the boardwalk. We passed a new shop glowing with fresh white paint. Vibrant red geraniums sat on windowsills framed in blue gingham curtains. Through the doorway I could...
Workmates, Teammates, Playmates
It happened again last week. An exhilarating, fulfilling, exciting day as facilitator of an effective work group. That’s twice this month I’ve been able to help an already highly functional team hone their interdependence, communication, and appreciation....
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