How Do I Stop the Drama without Engaging in it Myself??

How Do I Stop the Drama without Engaging in it Myself?? I recently conducted a webinar for a large group and had this question come up.  It’s one I hear quite often, actually.  I can answer it simply but realize that execution can be a bit more difficult.  The results are well worth it though, […]

Tackle the 4 D’s of Discipline Avoidance

Tackle the 4 D’s of Discipline Avoidance Creating the dynamic team of your dreams requires great communication both of expectations and of issues.  Most employees will respond well to correction.  They will appreciate the feedback, take it to heart and make the required changes. Some employees, however, have no desire to change and will do […]

What Do You Do in the Gap?

What Do You Do in the Gap? In every relationship, including those at work, we have expectations. We expect others to act a certain way, respond to situations the way we’d like, care about the same things we care about. If you are someone who sets the bar high for yourself, chances are you also […]

Are you an Inspiration or filled with Desperation?

Are you an Inspiration or filled with Desperation? Every once in a while I run across a great read that so succinctly says what I’ve been telling my clients for years. “The Oz Principle” by Roger Connors, Tom Smith and Craig Hickman is one of them. It fires me up! Accountability, by their definition, is […]

Team Norms: What are Yours?

Team Norms: What are Yours? A norm is an often unstated rule that governs how people act in a group. New members of a team usually learn the norms through observation or trial and error. These norms can work for your business or against it. Left to their own devices, teams can become toxic, aka […]

No Time……..Really??

No Time……..Really?? I love to pay attention to the language I use and also the words my clients choose. Being aware of our own language provides a window into where we may have blind spots, fears or beliefs standing in our way. I often catch my clients using the phrase, “I just don’t have time.”   It’s […]