I believe there are numerous values in the athletic arena that translate well into many facets of life. Building a successful team in athletics uses concepts that can be used by a leader in any endeavor. In this article, I will share five concepts or principles that play an important part in team building in… Read More »
In the ever-changing, ever-complex world of work, team dynamics has never been so important. Teams previously working closely together have been forced to physically disband, go through various life-changing experiences, and in some instances, come back—well, kind of. It’s likely now your team all have a very different view of what their “new normal” looks… Read More »
Asking someone for constructive feedback, especially if that person is your team member, can be downright uncomfortable. Think about it. It’s human nature to avoid the opinion of others, especially if we believe that they won’t be favorable. After all, what if people don’t think we’re not good enough or feel like we’re a drain… Read More »
In entrepreneurial circles, there’s always plenty of talk about leadership. People can’t get enough of talking about what leadership is, who’s got a natural talent for it, and how valuable it is. That’s not all. People also love to debate which qualities and skills matter most in a leader. For evidence, look no further than… Read More »
You’ve no doubt heard the warning that employees frequently resign because of bad bosses, not bad companies. This may seem like a scary warning until you consider that the reverse is true. A full 56% of professionals would say no to a modest pay raise to keep working under a strong manager.[1] Consequently, if you… Read More »
Emotions are sometimes so vague that we barely understand our own. So, how can we pretend to understand our employees? And how can we deal with an emotional employee? The last couple of years were more than challenging for employees. Working from home brought a lot of benefits—no morning drive to the office, for example.… Read More »
Conflicts are unavoidable when working as part of a team. We all have different points of view, opinions, and ways of doing things. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Many times it can be beneficial and helps us broaden our points of view and ways of completing the same task or project. During the… Read More »
Are you struggling to manage a failing team or underperforming team? No one likes to talk about failure. Talking about failure requires us to be open, honest, and vulnerable. The conversation demands us to reflect on our role in the failure. Deep emotions follow when we open up and begin to look at where we—and… Read More »
When we lived as hunter-gatherers, we always sought two basic social needs. The first is belonging, which led us to the group and, eventually, to live in cities and countries. The second is management. Communities were dependent on the leader (or leaders) to steer them and create a system that helps the community flourish. Today,… Read More »
Whether you are new as a manager or entering a new role and inheriting a team, you want to strategize your plan for success. Learning how to manage a team effectively as a new manager isn’t about jumping in and hoping you get the same luck as before. This is a new group of people… Read More »
Leaders of today have their work cut out for them. The corporate landscape of the 21st century demands resilience in their pursuit of excellence but also patience with their decisions. Modern-day business leaders need to embrace the freedom of individuality while balancing company initiatives and accomplishing key objectives. And most of all, they must be… Read More »