Last week, in the midst of a very busy day, I found myself running behind to an important meeting. To make matters worse, I spent the entire morning running around town in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. I was hot and…
Communication remains one of the biggest challenges in workplace relationships. When communication flows freely, teams are more productive and creative. People trust one another and it’s easier to get things done. When communication breaks down, misunderstandings and information hoarding become…
Is competition in the workplace a good thing? Some argue that it drives self-improvement and creativity in its quest to deliver results. Others argue that a competitive environment is a slippery slope to rivalries, backstabbing and information hording. These are…
Has this ever happened to you…? You wake up in a great mood and think “today is going to be a great day!” You look forward to what’s ahead and you’re excited about the day. And then… You discover your…
At its core, culture is the way that people feel about coming to work every day. It’s how we think about the work, the people and the environment. The behaviors and norms that follow are a result of those thoughts…
Does this sound familiar, “I have an open door policy. Come see me with any questions.” Chances are you’ve heard this from a manger or you convey a similar message to your team. The Open Door Policy lets your team…
Disengaged employees make up about 50% of the American Workforce. These employees erode an organization’s bottom line, while breaking the spirits of colleagues in the process. Within the U.S. workforce, Gallup estimates this cost to the bottom line to be…
Organizations comprised of functional, high performing teams consistency enjoy better business results than an organization comprised of dysfunctional, mediocre teams. High performing teams are directly related to retention, engagement, innovation and bottom line results. In short, high performing teams help…
Here’s the deal with leadership: it’s hard. And it’s not getting any easier. There are more challenges and more pressure on leaders than ever before. Impossible deadlines, endless projects, “firefighting,” and people issues fill the days. To get through these…
Poor Communication tends be the umbrella that many team and leadership challenges fall under. Consider these common issues: The team member who, despite her knowledge and experience, withholds important information from other team members or departments. A colleague who sits…
