Effective teamwork is a fundamental building block to creating a thriving business. Just as car engines are defined by their horsepower, a company’s … Read more
You Can’t Fix What You Refuse to See
“It’s unbelievable how much you don’t know about the game you’ve been playing all your life.” — Mickey Mantle Understanding what lies ahead is critical to … Read more
What It Takes to Build Trust On a Team
Early in my career, I believed that exceptional individual skills and hard work were the only qualities anyone needed in order to succeed. Experience … Read more
5 Ways to Make It Safe for Others to Speak Up
The reality of hierarchical social systems is that people hold deeply ingrained, taken-for-granted beliefs that it’s dangerous to speak up or … Read more
It’s Not Failure. It’s a Way of Discovering What Doesn’t Work
Thomas Edison once said, “I have never failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” While I hope none of us has such an enormous ego we claim to … Read more
Are You Living the Culture Your People Expect?
In order for members of an organizational culture to feel like they can fully contribute to the success of that organization, they must feel a sense of … Read more
Make Your Team More Effective By Getting Them Out of the Office
“In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion.”― Albert Camus Now that we’ve wrapped up another year, and are already well … Read more
When It’s Safe to Speak Up, Everyone Benefits
Fear is a powerful emotion. It makes us feel defenseless. When we are under attack, we become more alert. Vulnerability heightens our focus. As Seth … Read more