Expert Insights on Leading with Laughter with Steve Cody & Clayton Fletcher
Episode 242: In this episode about leading with laughter, Steve Cody and Clayton Fletcher discuss the role of humor in the workplace and how it can be used strategically to improve communication, build relationships, and create a healthy workplace culture. They...
How Do I Figure Out My Blind Spot and Hidden Motivations? #AskingForaFriend
Practical Advice to Deal with a Blind Spot and Make it Work For You How do you become aware of a blind spot in your leadership? After all, that’s the point of a blind spot, right? In today’s #AskingForaFriend, I bring you an interview with Mike Maddock,...
Creative Teams: 12 Habits That Foster Curiosity and Collaboration
Creative teams stay open to what’s possible and explore alternative perspectives. One of the fastest ways to get to the root cause of a workplace conflict is to show up genuinely curious about the other person’s perspective. Your sincere curiosity helps...
How To Find a Great Company Culture in Your Job Search
Take initiative to find a great company culture that’s the right fit for you. You’re looking for a job, perhaps even your first “real” job out of school. Awesome. Let’s talk about how to find a great company culture that’s the right...
Help Your Team Do More: Stop (over)Talking and Start Doing
To do more, clarify who owns the decision and know when it’s time to move Is your team full of good intentions and meaningful conversations that don’t translate into action and results? Do discussions regularly bog down in analysis paralysis? Or do you have choke...
Remote Team Building: How Do I Stay Connected with My Virtual Team?
Remote Team Building Insights from the Muppets Are you struggling with remote team building? You’re not alone. Even Kermit the Frog (or someone with an uncanny resemblance) faces this challenge. He’s #AskingforaFriend, but we know it’s a common...
Beyond the Drama: How to De-Escalate an Emotional Conversation at Work
What to Say Next to Destress an Emotional Conversation at Work When people are fired up, angry, and defensive, it’s tough to have a productive conversation. One reason it’s so tricky to de-escalate an emotional conversation is that when these emotions kick in,...
How to Encourage More Courage on Your Team (Team-Building Activity)
Remembering micro-moments of courage makes it easier to do the right thing next time. If you want your team to feel more courageous, remind them of times they’ve been courageous before. This team-building activity gives your team a chance to reflect on their...
