Earlier this week I wrote about ways to create an environment that fosters group brainstorming. Because the need for innovation is more critical to an organization’s success than ever before, I wanted to continue the conversation and write about some ground rules when planning a productive brainstorming session. Don’t Let… Read More
Strive for Massive Productivity
“The clever combatant looks to the effect of combined energy, and does not require too much from individuals” – Sun Tzu Group brainstorming is common practice in today’s business world. The saying “two heads are better than one” is often true and organizations realize there is strength is numbers when… Read More
5 (Easy but Important) Guidelines to Remember Before You Plan Team-Building Events
TEAM is a powerful word. It can conjure up many images, from your favorite sports team to your close group of friends to your family. It can motivate and inspire you to succeed when you think about the great teams in your life. Your work team should be another team that… Read More
Manage Your Emotions
“…leaders who have mastered their emotions are better able to roll with the changes and help the organization to adjust.” -Daniel Goleman I’m a big fan of Dr. Daniel Goleman and his research on emotional intelligence (EQ) as an effective leadership tool. He is the author of many best-selling leadership… Read More
Solutions for Workplace Conflict
As sure as death and taxes, there will be a conflict in your workplace at some point. We are only human, after all, and we are imperfect. Conflict will happen. That is largely out of your control. What is in your control is how you react to the conflict. Whether… Read More
Are You an Inspiring Leader?
I believe in the power of seemingly small things. The beauty of a sunset, the comfort of a cup of coffee early in the morning, and the power of inspiration. Inspiration is a wonderful thing. It can come out of nowhere and strike with surprising strength. It can drive people to… Read More
Look to Your Managers First
Good employees leaving good jobs. It’s a common problem in today’s workplace and at first glance, it seems like a mystery right? Why would someone who has the brains, the experience and the work ethic leave a job that pays well and comes with a nice benefits package, seek employment… Read More
Hiring for Culture Fit
You have an opening on your team and you’re looking for the perfect candidate. Someone who has the work experience and the work ethic. Someone whose accomplishments will add to your company. And someone who just plain “fits in”. When you’re hiring someone for a new position, you are not… Read More
3 (Easy) Ways To Help Your Team Develop EQ
Last week I talked about just how important it is to cultivate emotional self awareness. When we have a good read on our own emotions we are better able to express them in health, productive ways. With emotional self awareness we become better leaders. The same is true for members… Read More
Why Should Leaders Cultivate Emotional Self Awareness?
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” – Aristotle Emotional self-awareness might sound like a buzzword found in too many articles on leadership and office culture. It is actually a crucial skill developed and valued by the best leaders out there. Emotional self-awareness is the ability to be aware… Read More