How to Lead for Results and Stop the Zombie Apocalypse
Lead for results and keep the zombies at bay… They’re the phrases that should send a shiver up your spine if you want to lead for results. I’ve heard them from team members in every industry imaginable. You might recognize them: “I’ve just stopped...
How to Stop the Destructive Power of Sarcasm at Work
How Sarcasm Destroys Psychological Safety and Trust A keynote audience member asked us recently in an Asking For a Friend session, “Can you talk about the danger of sarcasm? Our VP uses it all the time. It ruins presentations, derails meetings, and shuts people...
An Easy Way to Check on Your Culture
Check your culture by looking at shared resources. Is there anything grosser than a neglected break-room microwave oven? If Marvel needs another super-villain, I’d recommend someone spawned from the splatter of last night’s warmed up spaghetti and powered by the...
How to Lead When Your Team Resists Change
When Your Team Resists Change, It’s an Opportunity for Ownership You’ve noticed a problem, spent the last four days meeting with finance, strategizing, and building an action plan. You’re energized about what your team will achieve, your boss and peers are on board,...
