How to Unlock the Hidden Power of Culture
Does the Power of Culture Propel or Punish Your Team? I fell backward off the side of a boat and descended into the Pacific Ocean where I was about to get an incredible (and frightening) experience about the power of culture. I’m a relatively new scuba diver and was...
How Do I Help When My Peer’s Team is Struggling?
Resist the Urge to Intervene When a Peer’s Team is Struggling Have you ever watched another team struggle? It’s a challenge most leaders face at some point in their career. You’re not perfect, but you lead well and people come together to produce great results....
How to Respond When You Can’t Use an Idea
When You Can’t Use an Idea, Pivot to Get More Ideas “I need people to think.” Mattias, the CEO of a mid-sized human service provider, leaned back in his chair and sighed. “They have all kinds of ideas that just don’t work. The market’s changing and it’s like no one...
How Leaders Can Get More Solutions from Their Team
Invest twenty seconds to get more solutions and ideas. Recently, I donated blood through the Red Cross. What happened next is a great example of how you can get more solutions, ideas, and critical thinking from your team members. Four weeks after donating, I received...
