There is one thing that if non-existent will destroy the most powerful government and the most successful business. It can destroy the most thriving economy, the most influential leaders, the greatest friendship, the strongest character, and the deepest love. On the other hand, if this one thing is developed and leveraged, unparalleled success and prosperity …
Communication
Increase effectiveness of leader and team members communication skills.
Why Transparency in Your Communication is Important for Team Performance
If you are like many of the leaders I work with, you may have noticed the relationship connections and collaboration on your team slowly deteriorating over the last 18 months. The survival mode of the pandemic has taxed relationships like never before and without some intentional relationship deposits, trust begins to erode. One of the …
What to Do if You’re Ghosted by Your Team
Have you ever reached out to someone, didn’t get a response, contacted them again, and after time, it’s like they fell off the planet? This is often referred to as being “ghosted.” When it happens to us, it can make us feel vulnerable and lead to frustration and anger. It’s easy to jump to conclusions …
Why Teams Don’t Trust Their Leaders or Organization
To handle the challenges thrown at you over the last 18 months there’s no doubt, you and your team had adapted and pivoted out of necessity. That’s great, but there were consequences. When things are supposed to be getting more back to normal, teams have an overall sense of discord. Teamwork, culture, and turnover issues …
What Brings Out the Best in Your Team to Achieve Your Organization’s Mission?
Leadership is thought of as the art and science of getting the best out of someone else. However, how can you lead someone you don’t know? Leadership must start with building relationships with deeper connections. Take a moment and think about your team who reports to you. Answer these questions about your people: Do you …
Fostering High Levels of Trust for a High-Performing Team
As a leader, do you notice how your team communicates with you? Or others around them? Do they feel confident enough to come to you with questions? If they are not, there could be a low-level of trust within the team. A true hallmark of a high-performing team is high levels of connectedness and trust. …
Inspiring High Productivity in Your Team
Do you know what the number one skill needed in our workforce today is? Communication. As a leader, you most likely feel comfortable in telling your people what it is they need to do. However, I’d like to challenge you to think of communication differently. Transform your role as a communicator. When people leave your …
How to Motivate Your Team into Action
Are you frustrated by your team’s lack of motivation? Do their momentum and enthusiasm fall short of your expectations? Generate a new momentum in your team. Start with interaction. Interaction generates action. In our new world of hybrid remote and in-office work models, it’s easy to forget to interact and connect. Your team needs to …
Are You Ready to Jump Start Your Team’s Momentum?
As you enter the new year, start by jump starting your team’s momentum. How do you do that? First, make a connection with your team.