Want a More Creative Team? Stop Saying These Courage Crushing Words
Say This, Not That for a More Creative Team If you want a more creative team, there’s one simple but powerful habit you need to avoid: crushing their courage with careless language. You don’t need bean bags and brainstorming retreats to build innovation (although we...
How to Reduce Conflict at Family Gatherings (Without Reaching for the Diaper Genie)
Family Gatherings, Minus the Tension: Powerful Phrases That Help What’s the polite way to not lose your mind when there is conflict at a family gathering? #askingforafriend Like, hypothetically, if someone brings up that topic.Or makes that comment.Or stares silently...
So… Who’s Leading This Matrixed Team? Asking for a Friend
Make your matrixed team easier to lead, one conversation at a time. You’re leading a matrixed team, and it feels like no one’s really in charge—but everyone wants to be. Priorities conflict. Meetings drag. People say things like “we need alignment” but leave without...
