How to Ditch the Conflict Avoidance Habit That Silently Kills Trust
How to Overcome “Diaper Genie” Syndrome on Your Team Why conflict avoidance is so tempting, and destructive– and what to do instead. In parenting, the Diaper Genie is a marvel of modern engineering. Drop in a messy diaper. Twist. Seal. And voilà—the...
Share Your Concerns: Speak Up Without Blowing Things Up
Because staying silent doesn’t solve the problem— it just delays the meeting about it. You know that moment. The one where your Spidey senses tingle. Something’s off. The numbers don’t line up, the timeline feels wobbly, or someone’s “great idea” is slowly morphing...
Welcome to Team Crickets: How to Support Your Quiet Team
Inheriting a Quiet Team? Here’s How to Build a Culture of Voice You’re a human-centered leader who wants people to speak up and contribute their ideas. AND, you’ve inherited a quiet team, what to do next? Dear Asking for a Friend,”I inherited a team...
