Culture and Leadership: Could Someone Use a Muzzle?
Do you wish you could use a muzzle for overly talkative participants in meetings? Last week we considered solutions for employees who are present in meetings but don’t contribute. But some attendees have the opposite problem. Recently I was conducting a team...
Transforming Stalkers to Supporters: Leading Meetings Effectively
Last month I was hired to work with “Sean.” Sean has a medical degree and a law degree and everyone in his organization agrees that he is brilliant. Yet, he is what I call a “meeting stalker.” Sean attends many meetings in his organization, and even though...
Cultivating Effective Leadership: The Crucial Role of Culture in Pre-Meeting Facilitation
If you have been following my facilitation blog series, you know the price of your meetings and you are adhering to facilitation best practices. Still, sometimes meetings go off course, and that’s when your work is to go even deeper. Here are tools to help you prepare...
Humor as a Leadership Tool: Insights From UVA’s April Fools’ Day Prank
As a proud alumna of the University of Virginia, I am fortunate to be on the university’s distribution list, receiving regular updates on campus activities. Additionally, as the aunt of Carly Abraham, a fourth-year student, I enjoy the spirited updates from my niece,...
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