Is It Better To Lead or To Follow?
Recently I conducted a retreat for a group that had a tendency to view their workplace problems in extremes. Having worked with the group before, I knew a discussion of polarity thinking would be helpful and introduced the topic by asking, “Is it better to inhale or...
The Power of Group Coaching: Fostering Productive Perspectives in the Workplace
In a recent group coaching session I facilitated, the profound impact of collaborative discourse became evident. Alejandro, one of the participants, invoked motivational speaker Jim Rohn’s well-known adage: “You’re the average of the five people you...Facilitation and Navigating Leadership When You’re Not the Official Leader
When I did my graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, my professor Roger Karsk taught us about facilitation. He conveyed the importance of noticing Task, Maintenance, and Individualist Roles in a group, and especially in a meeting. Effective meetings balance all...
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